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Seagrass meadows may cover just a fraction of the ocean floor, but their impact is immense. Found along Sri Lanka’s coasts from lagoons to offshore waters, these underwater flowering plants support fisheries, protect shorelines, store vast amounts of carbon, and sustain endangered species such as dugongs and sea turtles. As climate pressures and coastal development intensify, understanding and conserving Sri Lanka’s seagrass ecosystems has never been more urgent.

In Sri Lanka’s shared landscapes, people and wildlife live closer than ever. This article explores how human behaviour can support or strain coexistence, and how human–wildlife conflict reflects the delicate balance between community needs and nature conservation.