DEPARTMENT OF OCEANOGRAPHY AND MARINE GEOLOGY


-- RESEARCH --






  • Premarathne, U., and Ranaweera, L.V. (2021) Contemporaneous Deccan type continental flood basalt magmatism in the Mannar Basin, offshore Sri Lanka. Island Arc Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/iar.12409
  • Ranasinghe, P.N., Donnelly, J.P., Evans, R.L., Nanayakkara, N.U., Rodysill, J.R., van Hengstum,P.J., Hawkes, A.D., Sullivan, R., Toomey, M.R., (2021) Complex sedimentary processes in large coastal embayments and their potential for paleo tropical cyclone studies: A case study from Choctawhatchee Bay Western Florida, USA, Marine Geology.


  • Jinadasa, S.U.P., Pathirana, G., Ranasinghe, P.N., Centurioni, L. and Hormann, V., (2020).Monsoonal impact on circulation pathways in the Indian Ocean. Acta Oceanologica Sinica, 39, pp.103-112.
  • Jinadasa, S.U.P., Pathirana, G., Ranasinghe, P. N., Centurioni, L., and Hormann, V., (2020). Monsoonal Impact on Circulation Pathways in the Indian Ocean. Acta Oceanologica Sinica, 39, 103–112.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13131-020-1557-5.
  • Jinadasa, S.U.P., and Pathirana, G., (2020). Late Summer Intrusion of Arabian Sea Waters into the Bay of Bengal: Observations in 2015, International Journal of Science and Research, 9(1), 973–978. https://www.ijsr.net/search_index_results_paperid.php?id=ART20204072.


  • Isaac Sarfo., Otchwemah Henry Bortey., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B (2019) Effectiveness of Adaptation Strategies among Coastal Communities in Ghana: The Case of Dansoman in the Greater Accra Region. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 35(6): 1-12, 2019; Article no.CJAST.45658 DOI: 10.9734/CJAST/2019/v35i630211


  • J. Bimali Koongollaa., A.L. Andrady., P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara., C.S. Gangabadage. Evidence of microplastics pollution in coastal beaches and waters in southern Sri Lanka.(2018) Marine Pollution Bulletin 137 277–284.


  • Joyashree ROY, Satabdi DATTA, Preeti KAPURIA, Indrila GUHA, Rajarshi BANERJI, Sandhya RAO, Md. Giashuddin MIAH, Md. Rafiqul ISLAM, Shang CHEN, Jingmei LI, Tao XIA, Janaka RATNASIRI, P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara, Chinthaka Samarawickrama LOKUHETTI, Shamen Prabhath VIDANAGE (2016) Coastal Ecosystem and Changing Economic Activities and Vulnerabilities along Chinese and South Asian Coasts. APN Science Bulletin. Issue , April 2016 21 – 26 http://www.apn-gcr.org/resources/items/show/2037
  • Joyashree ROY, Satabdi DATTA, Preeti KAPURIA, Indrila GUHA, Rajarshi BANERJI, Sandhya RAO,Md. Giashuddin MIAH, Md. Rafiqul ISLAM, Shang CHEN, Jingmei LI, Tao XIA, Janaka RATNASIRI, Terney PRADEEP KUMARA P.B., Chinthaka Samarawickrama LOKUHETTI, Shamen Prabhath VIDANAGE (2016) Coastal Ecosystem and Changing Economic Activities and Vulnerabilities along Chinese and South Asian Coasts. 21-26 Issue 6 April 2016 http://www.apn-gcr.org/resources/files/original/6dc710544598a0ad8d8b9bf13a1d7e6a.pdf
  • Premarathne, U., Suzuki, N., Ratnayake, N., and Kularathne, C., 2016. Burial and thermal history modelling of the Mannar Basin, offshore Sri Lanka. Journal of Petroleum Geology, vol. 39(2), pp 193-214.


  • Thilakarathne, E.P.D.N., Terney Pradeep, K.P.B. and Thilakarathna, R.M.G.N., (2015) Diversity and distribution of cetaceans off southern coast of Sri Lanka I; Relationship with depth. Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences.20(1).23-33. 3.
  • Thilakarathne, E.P.D.N., Terney Pradeep, K.P.B. and Thilakarathna, R.M.G.N., (2015) Diversity and distribution of cetaceans off southern coast of Sri Lanka II; Relationship with Sea surface temperature, Salinity and Water Density. Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences.20(1).35-45.


  • Rajapaksha R.P.S.K., Ranasinghe P.N, Wijesundara D.T.D.S. Amarasinghe C. and Hewawasam A.L.T (2014) Paleo-coastal evolution of southwest Sri Lanka during the Holocene from lagoonal sedimentary records, Journal of Geological Society of Sri Lanka Vol. 16 (2014), 127-138


  • Ranasinghe, P.N., Ortiz, J.D., Moore, A.L., McAdoo, B., Wells, N., Siriwardana, C.H.E.R.,Wijesundara D.T.D.S.,(2013) Mid –Late Holocene coastal environmental changes in southeastern SriLanka: New evidence for sea-level variations in southern Bay of Bengal, Quaternary International. 298, 20-36.
  • Ranasinghe, P.N., Ortiz, J.D., Smith, A.J., Siriwardana, C.H.E.R., De Silva, S.N., Wijesundara, D.T.D.S.,(2013) Holocene Indian winter monsoon variability from terrestrial records in eastern and southeastern coastal environments of Sri Lanka, The Holocene DOI: 10.1177/0959683612475141.


  • De Croos, M.D.S.T, Pálsson S and Thilakarathna, R.M.G.N. (2011) Sex ratios, sexual maturity, fecundity and spawning seasonality of Metapenaeus dobsoni off the western coastal waters of Sri Lanka. Invertebrate Reproduction and Development. 55: 110-123.


  • Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Kumara, W.A.A.U., Sandaruwan, H.A.A., Iroshanie, R.G.A., Upendra, H.B.L., Cumaranatunga, P.R.T. (2008) Impacts of reef related resource exploitation on coral reefs: Some cases from Southern Sri Lanka. In Print - CORDIO Status report 2008: 23 – 37 Bandara W.M.D.K.,


  • Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., P.R.T. Cumaranathunga et Olof Linden (2005) l’exportaÉtat de la pêche des holothuries dans la région méridionale de Sri Lanka: une activité qui s’éteint faute de resources La bêche-de-mer - Bulletin de la CPS n° 22: 24-29
  • Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Cumaranathunga P.R.T, Souter D.W. (2005) Spatio-Temporal patterns of coral larval settlement in three selected reefs in Southern Sri Lanka. Journal of Marine Science and Environment C5 2007: 7 – 12
  • Premarathne, D.M.U.A.K., Jayasena, H.A.H., Chandrajith, R. & Töbschall, H.J. (2005): Radiocarbon Dating of Some Plant Remains in Weuda sediments from Sri Lanka, Ceylon Jour. of Science, 10: pp 75-79.



  • Department of Oceanography and Marine Geology is a multidisciplinary department dedicated to discover and disseminate knowledge on coastal zones, oceans, ocean floor and atmosphere and marine resources. The Department provides knowledge related to processes and interactions among oceans, atmosphere, biosphere and geosphere by collecting, analyzing, and modeling large data sets to solve important complex problems of short, medium and long-term concern to the society. Students access the opportunity to learn marine issues in classroom and to develop their skills by engaging in research conducted in inshore, ashore and offshore. Our mission requires action in three principal roles, teaching, research and outreach.

    The Department conduct interdisciplinary research in the ocean and on its boundaries, maintain advanced library and laboratory facilities and sound collaborations with various universities and marine science institutes all over the world. Outreach: The Department serve its constituents by providing, education and guidance about the ocean environment, awareness programs for the community and by enhancing the general economic and intellectual well-being of society.


    HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
       Dr. Upul Premarathne
    B.Sc. (Hons) in Geology (Peradeniya, SL)
    M.Sc. (NTNU, Norway)
    Ph.D. (Hokkaido University, Japan)
    Chartered Geologist (Institute of Geology, SL)
    Department of Oceanography and Marine Geology
    Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology
    University of Ruhuna
    Wellamadama
    Matara (81000)
    Sri Lanka

    +94(0) 41 2516200 | +94(0) 2222681 - ext 16200
    E-mail: premarat@yahoo.com

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    To me,FMST is the ideal place to study about the Marine Sciences in Sri Lanka.FMST helped me grow and excel as a student,all the while nurturing my love for the ocean, backed by some of the best academics in this field.



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    Being selected as a student of FMST is the major turning point in my life. Within the premises of FMST, I was provided with myriads of opportunities to explore new horizons and to build up my personality. This is the perfect place to grab the knowledge about Fisheries and Marine Sciences. All academics & extracurricular activities not only widened my knowledge, but also heightened my passion for my future career.



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