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Dr. P B Terney Pradeep Kumara


PROFESSOR IN OCEANOGRAPHY AND MARINE GEOLOGY
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Educational Qualifications
      B.Sc (Honors) in Zoology (Ruhuna, SL)
      Ph.D. (University of Kalmar, Sweden )
      English for communication (University of Warwick, England)
      Computer awareness program (Open University, SL)

Office Address
     Department of Oceanography and Marine Geology
     Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology
     University of Ruhuna
     Wellamadama
     Matara (81000)
     Sri Lanka 		E-mail Address
     terneypradeep@yahoo.co.uk

Phone
      +94(0) 41 22 27 026
           Ext 5109
     
    Administrative Positions


  1. DIRECTOR - Center for International Affairs (CINTA), University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka from 19.07.2022 to date

      2. GENERAL MANAGER/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), Ministry of Urban Development, Coast Conservation,            Waste Disposal & Public Sanitation from 2014.08.04 till 04.08.2021

      3. HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT - Department of Oceanography and Marine Geology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of                    Ruhuna from 01.08.2008 till 03.08.2014
    Teaching Courses

    VISITING LECTURE APPOINTMENTS
       1. M.Sc. in Environmental Science – Post Graduate Institute of Science – University of Peradeniya of Sri Lanka 2020,2021

       2. B.Sc. in Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo 2020

       3. B.Sc. in Agriculture Department of Animal Science Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya  2020

       4. B.Sc. in Biological Sciences Department of Biological Sciences Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 2020

       5. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NOISH) Certificate course on Environmental Safety & Waste Management. 2019

       6. B.Sc. in Agriculture University of Peradeniya Animal Science Faculty of Agriculture 2019

       7. B.Sc. in Integrated Coastal Zone Management - Ocean University 2019 

       8. B.Sc. in Bio Technology University of Colombo Faculty of Technology 2019

       9. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NOISH) Certificate course on Environmental Safety & Waste Management. 2018

     10.B.Sc. in Agriculture University of Peradeniya Animal Science Faculty of Agriculture 2018

     11. B.Sc. in Integrated Coastal Zone Management - Ocean University 2018

     12. B.Sc. in Agriculture University of Peradeniya Animal Science Faculty of Agriculture 2017

     13. Postgraduate Degree Program on Marine Ecosystem Management and Climate Change (NORHED master program), Nha Trang University, Vietenam. 2017

     14. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NOISH) Certificate course on Environmental Safety & Waste Management. 2017

     15. B.Sc. in Integrated Coastal Zone Management - Ocean University 2017

     16. B.Sc. in Integrated Coastal Zone Management - Ocean University 2016

     17. Postgraduate Degree Program on Marine Ecosystem Management and Climate Change (NORHED master program), Nha Trang University, Vietenam. 2016

     18. Postgraduate Degree Program on Marine Ecosystem Management and Climate Change (NORHED master program), Nha Trang University, Vietenam. 2015

     19. M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering and Management, University of Moratuwa. 2014

      20. Lecture panel member of M.Sc. in Disaster analysis, management and Mitigation (M.Sc. in DAMM), Institute of Human Resource Advancement of the                           University of Colombo. 2012-2013

      21. National Institute of Fisheries and Nautical Engineering (NIFNE)/ Ocean University (2011)

      22. Department of Zoology, University of Kelaniya (2009)
    Research Interest

  1. Biological Oceanography, Coral Ecology
  2. Marine Pollution
  3. Marine Biology
  4. Marine Litter and Microplastics
  5. Marine and Coastal Ecology
  6. Marine invasive Species and Bio fouling
  7. Underwater Photography & Videography
  8. Law of the Sea LOS
  9. Ocean conservation and Management
  10. Marine policy planning and Intentional conventions
  11. Marine Bio Diversity Assessment
    Publications

      Books

  1. Sustainable Development of Delft Island: An ecological, socio-economic and archaeological assessment (2013). Terney Pradeep Kumara, P. B., et.al. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Sri Lanka Country Office, Occasional Papers of IUCN Sri Lanka No. 14, January 2013 86 pp
    https://cmsdata.iucn.org/downloads/occasional paper 14 delft island.pdf

  2. Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in the Islands and Lagoons of Northern Sri Lanka (2018) Devaka Weerakoon, Sampath De A. Goonatilake, Tharanga Wijewickrama, Arjan Rajasuriya, Naalin Perera, Terney Pradeep Kumara, Gyan De Silva, Sriyanie Miththapala and Ananda Mallawatantri. Mangroves for the Future (MFF), IUCN Interna tional Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) xxviii + 296 pp https://www.iucn.org/sites/dev/files/content/documents/cons._sust._use_of_biod._in_the_islands_and_lagoons_of_northern_sri_lanka.pdf

  3. Coastal Ecosystems and changing economic activities: Challenges for sustainability transition along Chinese and South Asian coasts. Sri Lanka report. (2013) Final Report of the APN Project. Ratnasiri, J., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P. B., Thilakaratne, E.P.D.N., Warnasuriya, T.W.S., Madubhashini, E.T.S., Edirisinghe, D.M.A., Madushanka, H.M.T.C. 96 pp.
       Book Chapters
  1. Status of coral reefs in South Asia: Bangladesh, Chagos, India, Maldives and Sri Lanka. (2008) Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2008. In: Wilkinson, C.R., (ed.) GCRMN Report, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville. Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B. et.al. Contribution to chapter 8, P. 119 – 129. 298 pp
    http://www.icriforum.org/icri-documents/associated-publications/status-coral-reefs-world-2008

  1. Managing Marine and Coastal Protected Areas – A TOOLKIT for South Asia. 2008. Published by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Ecosystem and Livelihood Group (IUCN – ELG), IUCN Global Marine Program (IUCN – GMP), Coastal Ocean Research and Development in the Indian Ocean (CORDIO), and International Coral Reef Action Network (ICRAN). Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B. Contribution to chapters C2, C3, I4 and J6. http://www.iucn.org/about/work/programmes/marine/marine_resources/?2966/MPA-Toolkit-South-Asia

  2. "Ys% ලංකාවේ කොරල් පර" ආචාර්ය පී. බී. ටර්නි m%§ma කුමාර : (2009) ප්රජා මුලික වෙරළ සම්පත් කළමනාකරණය සඳහා පුහුණු කරුවන්ගේ අත්පොත - සංස්කරණය එල්. පී. ජයතිස්ස, 92-106

  3. Provisional checklist of marine fish of Sri Lanka. Terney Pradeep Kumara, P. B., Dalpathadu, K.R., (2012) National red list of Sri Lanka – Conservation status of the Fauna and Flora P 411-413, 414-430. 451 pp
    http://www.scribd.com/doc/117262646/The-National-Red-List-2012-Sri-Lanka

  4. The Gulf of Mannar and its surroundings: A resource book for teachers in the Mannar District, Compiled by Miththapala Sriyanie, (2012). IUCN Sri Lanka Office, Colombo. 64pp.
    http://www.mangrovesforthefuture.org/assets/Repository/Documents/GOM-Teachers-Training-Module-English-Final.pdf

  5. Coastal and Marine Ecosystems in Sri Lanka – Blessed or Doomed. Terney Pradeep Kumara, P. B., (2013) In ‘Sri Lanka’s Ocean Resources: Our hidden gold mine, Published by Lakshman Kadiragamar Institute for International Relations and Strategic Studies. 12-20. 86p.

  6. Environmental Protection: From policy to public participation. Terney Pradeep Kumara, P. B., (2016) Environmental reality: Rethinking the options Elisabeth Kessler and Anders Karlqvist Edt. 63-67. 126p

  7. Potential Challenges and Opportunities of Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem in Sri Lanka and Ecosystem in Sri Lanka, Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2017). In George I. H. Cooke (ed.) Blue Economy: Prospects and Challenges for Sri Lanka, Published by the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS), 14 – 27, 62p.

  8. Establishment of a Marine Research Centre, Raja Mohan C., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Jayarathna Y.N., (2018) TRINCOMALEE CONSULTATIONS 2018 - Secure and Safe Bay of Bengal for Common Development and Prosperity. Pathfinder Foundation, 39 – 53, 155p.
     10.Harnessing Resources and Expertise to Reap Benefits of Blue Economy Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2018) Galle Dialogue – International Maritime                          Conference Proceedings 91-96

     11.Particulate plastics in terrestrial and aquatic environments; Edited by Nanthi S. Bolan, M.B. Kirkham, Claudia Halsband, Dayanthi Nugegoda, Yong Sik.                         Chapter  - 18

     12. Status of Particulate Marine Plastics in Sri Lanka:  Research Gaps and Policy Needs. T.W.G.F. Mafaziya Nijamdeen, Thilakshani  Atugoda, P.B. Terney                         Pradeep Kumara, A.J.M. Gunasekara, and Meththika Vithanage – P 297                                                                                                                                                     326.435p https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003053071/chapters/10.1201/9781003053071-22

     13. Coastal ecosystems and changing economic activities: Challenges for sustainability transition. In book: Disaster Resilience and Sustainability Edition: 1st                     Edition Chapter: 18. Publisher: Elsevier. Joyashree Roy, Satabdi Datta, Preeti Kapuriac, Indrila Guhad, Rajarshi Banerji, Md. Giashuddin Miah, M. Rafiqul                     Islam, Janaka Rainasiri, P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara, Chinthaka Samarawickrama Lokuhetti, Shamen Prabhath Vidanage – 806 P - 397 – 424p



       International Peer reviewed Paper Publications
  1. Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Cumaranathunga P.R.T., Olof Linden (2005) Bandaramulla Reef of southern Sri-Lanka: Present status and impacts of Coral Mining - A case study. CORDIO status report 2005: 233 - 242
    http://www.cordio.org/reports/cordio_report_2005_part3.pdf

  2. a. Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Cumaranathunga P.R.T., Olof Linden (2005) Present status of Sea Cucumber fishery in Southern Sri Lanka: A resource-depleted industry. SPC Beche De mer Information Bulletin 22: 24 – 29
          https://mjl.clarivate.com/search-results?issn=0025- 326X&hide_exact_match_fl=true&utm_source=mjl&utm_medium=share-by-link&utm_campaign=search-                results-share-this-journal
          http://s3.amazonaws.com/zanran_storage/spc.int/ContentPages/109065550.pdf

     2. b. 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
            http://www.spc.int/DigitalLibrary/Doc/FAME/InfoBull/BDM_VF/22/BDM22VF_24_Terney.pdf

     3. 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

     4. 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
          http://cordioea.net/storage/status-report-2008-papers/2.03%20KUMARA%20ET%20AL%202008.pdf

     5. Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2010) Influence of turbidity regime on larval settlement patterns of stony coral Pocillopora damicornis in Polhena reef,            Sri Lanka Sri Lanka J. Aquat. Sci. 15: 45-60


     6. Bandara W.M.D.K., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Gamage K.G.N.P. (2011) Shadow over Kapparathota. Seagrass Watch 43: 5 – 7
          http://www.seagrasswatch.org/Info_centre/Magazine/pdf/SW_Magazine_Issue43_pp1-16.pdf
          https://academuspub. com/en/nauka/conference_ article/1853/view

     7. Niroshana, K.H.H., Asanthi, H.B. and Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2013) An assessment of water quality and pollution in Puranawella Fishery                     Harbour, Dondra, Sri Lanka, Journal of University of Ruhuna. 1: 23-30 
         http://www.sljol.info/index.php/JUR/issue/current

    8. Manikarachchi, M., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Iroshanie, R.G.A. (2013)  Evaluation of changes in zooplankton community and water quality                      parameters in the Polhena reef ecosystem observed during November 2010 to February 2011, J. Univ. Ruhuna 1(2): 9-17
         http://sljol.info/index.php/JUR/article/view/6621

   10. Niroshana, K.H.H., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2013) Composition and diversity of the macrobenthic community in Unawatuna, Ahangama and                Madiha, Southern coast of Sri Lanka. National symposium on Soil Biodiversity 2013, Symposium proceedings. P 103 - 106 biodiversity
        http://www.environmentmin.gov.lk/web/images/pdf/final schedule of the technical session-national symposium on soil biodiversity.pdf


   11. Joyashree Roy, Preeti Kapuria, Satabdi Datta, Indrila Guha, Rajarshi Banerji, Sandhya Rao, Giasuddin Miah, Shang Chen, Jingmei Li, Tao Xia, Janaka                         Ratnasiri, P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara and Chinthaka Samarawickrama Lokuhetti (2013) Coastal Ecosystems and Changing Economic Activities: Challenges f           -or Sustainability transition. APN Science Bulletin. Issue 3, March 2013 96 -98
        www.apn-gcr.org/resources/.../6af921c4ebfdcc24991a0c7f98e287cb.pdf
        https://academuspub. com/en/nauka/conference_ article/1853/view

   12. P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara., Kumudini Ekaratne, Shamen P. Vidanage (2013) Collaborative efforts on conservation and management of charismatic          species in Gulf of Mannar, The Second Bi-National Stakeholder Consultation on sustaining the Gulf of Mannar Ecosystem and its Resources,                        BOBLME-2013-Ecology-06, 63-72, 114p
        https://www.boblme.org/documentRepository/BOBLME-2013-Ecology-06.pdf
  
  13. Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Gunasekara A.J.M, (2014) Marine Pollution in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 19th International forestry and                              Environmental science symposium 2014. 160-162

  14. Bandara, W.M.D.K. & Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2015). Computer Assisted Coral Identification System: an electronic approach to identify                        common  coral species of Sri Lanka. Journal of the University of Ruhuna. 3(2), 9–17
        http://doi.org/10.4038/jur.v3i2.7886


  15. W.A.A. Upasantha Kumara, P.B.T. Pradeep Kumara, P.R.T. Cumaranatunga (2015) Spatial differences in the growth rates of Pocillopora damicornis             associated with sedimentation rate and light intensity at Polhena patchy reef, Southern Sri Lanka Sri Lanka. J. Aquat. Sci. 20 (1) (2015): 47-58
       http://sljas.sljol.info/articles/abstract/10.4038/sljas.v20i1.7455/

  16. T.W.S. Warnasuriya, P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara, N. Alahacoon (2015) Mapping of selected coral reefs in Southern, Sri Lanka using remote sensing          methods Sri Lanka. J. Aquat. Sci. 19 (2014): 41-55
        http://sljas.sljol.info/articles/abstract/10.4038/sljas.v19i0.7450/

  17. E.P.D.N. Thilakarathne, P.B.T. Pradeep Kumara, R.M.G.N. Thilakarathna (2015) Diversity and distribution of cetaceans off Mirissa in the southern                  coast of Sri Lanka I: Relationship with depth Sri Lanka. J. Aquat. Sci. 20 (1) (2015): 23-33
        http://sljas.sljol.info/articles/abstract/10.4038/sljas.v20i1.7453/

  18. E.P.D.N. Thilakarathne, P.B.T. Pradeep Kumara R.M.G.N. Thilakarathna (2015) Diversity and distribution of cetaceans off Mirissa in the southern coast          of Sri Lanka II. Relationship with sea surface temperature, salinity and water density. J. Aquat. Sci. 20 (1) (2015): 35-45
        http://sljas.sljol.info/articles/abstract/10.4038/sljas.v20i1.7453/

   19. 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

   20. Isaac S, Whyte A, Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B (2016) Nature and Management of Some Marine Ecosystems in Vietnam: A Case Study at The Hon Mun Island             at Nha Trang. J Ecosys Ecograph 6: 208. doi:10.4172/2157-7625.1000208
         http://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/nature-and-management-of-some-marine-ecosystems-in-vietnam-a-case-study-at-the-hon-mun-island-at- nha  trang-           2157-7625-1000208.pdf

   21. Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Dissanayake, P.A.K.N. (2016) Effects of recent thermal stress on coral communities in Polhena reef in Southern Sri                 Lanka. The International Workshop proceedings on Climate Change and Anthropogenic Activities: Impact on Coastal Development and Management.           P. 31-34

   22. 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
  
   23. P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara., M.M.Subasinghe., L.L.R.B. De Silva., A.J.M. Gunasekara (2017) Present Status of Marine Invasive Alien Species                  (MIAS) in selected fishery harbours of the Southern and Western coasts of Sri Lanka: Risks and Potential Management Strategies. National                          Symposium on Invasive Alien Species 2017 - Full papers, 59 – 80, 109p

  24. Bimali Koongollaa., A.L. Andrady., P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara., C.S. Gangabadage. Evidence of microplastic pollution in coastal beaches and                     waters in southern Sri Lanka.(2018) Marine Pollution Bulletin 137 277–284
         https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2018.10.031

  25. 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/v35i63021

  26. Shang Yin., Vanson Liu., Terney Pradeep Kumara., Chi-Hsuan Hsu (2020) Genetic identification and hybridization in the seagrass genus Halophila               (Hydrocharitaceae) in Sri Lankan waters. PeerJ 8: e10027 
        http://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.10027'

  27. M. Aravinda Kishan Peiris, P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara, R.R.M.K.P., Ranatunga., Shang-Yin Vanson Liu (2021) Species composition and                             conservation status of shark from fishery landings and fish markets in Sri Lanka revealed by DNA barcoding. Fisheries Research 242 (2021) 106045
       https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fishres.2021.106045

  28. W.L.S. Sevwandi Dharmadasa., A.L. Andrady., P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara., T. Maes., C. S. Gangabadage., 2021 Microplastics pollution in Marine              Protected Areas of Southern Sri Lanka. Marine Pollution Bulletin 168 (2021) 112462
        https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112462

  29. A.M.P. Madhubashani., Dimitrios A. Giannakoudakis., B.M.W.P.K. Amarasinghe., Anushka Upamali Rajapaksha., P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara.,                    Konstantinos S. Triantafyllidis., Meththika Vithanage (2021) Propensity and appraisal of biochar performance in removal of oil spills: A comprehensive

      review Environmental Pollution 288 (2021) 117676

      https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117676


30. P. B. Terney Pradeep Kumara., (2022) Socio-economic Boom in Southern Province of Sri Lanka and the Role of University of Ruhuna. Journal of the University of Ruhuna. Volume 10 No 1, July, 2022. Pp 1-3

     http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/jur.v10i1.8003


31. S.P.K., Liyanage, Upul, Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Upali S. Amarasinghe, Kanapathipillai Arulananthan, and Marianne Helene Rasmussen. (2023). "Seasonal Occurrence of the Indian Ocean Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus indica) off South Coast of Sri Lanka" Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 11, no. 8: 1523.

     https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11081523


32. Lu, X., Huang, S., Wang, D., Luo, Y., Gamage, T.P., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B. In Situ Observation of Near-Surface Wind Seasonal Variation on the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka. J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11, 1721

     https://doi.org/10.3390/ jmse11091721


33. Yao, J., Miao, Y., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Arulananthan, K., Zhang, Z., Zhou, W. Analysis of Wind Energy Potential in Sri Lankan Waters Based on ERA5 and CCMP. J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12, 876

     https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12060876


34. Abeysinghe, K.M.S.N., Guruge, K.P.G.K.P., Tharindu Bandara, Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B.  Microplastic pollution status in the coral reef ecosystems on the Southern and Western coasts of Sri Lanka during the Southwest monsoon Marine Pollution Bulletin 206 (2024) 116713

     https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116713


35. Liyanage, S.U., Anuradha, I.G.N., Gangabadaarchchi, S.N, Galagedara, R.Y., Halwathura, R.U., Kumara, P.B.T.P., (2022-09) Ceramic Tile Waste as Fine Aggregate for Marine Concrete Modules In Sri Lanka 2022 IRC, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University pp 172-179

     http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/5816


36. Guruge, K. P. G. K. P., Abeysinghe, S., Bandara, T., & Terney Pradeep Kumara, P. B. (2024, September). Microplastics in wild Saccostrea cucullata   oysters in Sri Lanka: Pollution status and  risk assessment. Marine Chemistry, 104457

      https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marchem.2024.104457


37. Jamila Patterson· K. Radampola· P. B. Terney Pradeep Kumara· Glen Esmeralda· K. Immaculate Jeyasanta· M. Narmatha Sathish (2024) Salt in   foods: a definitive source of microplastics to humans. Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety.

      https://doi.org/10.1007/s00003-024-01530-8


       Abstracts - International
  1. Terney P.B.P.K., Linden O., Souter D.W., Cumaranathunga P.R.T. (2004) Coral transplantation: an additional tourist attraction in Polhena reef of southern Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 10th International Coral Reef Symposium, 2005: p38.
    http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jcrs/icrs/Oral0628.pdf

  2. 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. Proceedings of the IMarEST 2006’ World Maritime Technology Conference, London 2005
    http://www.wmtc2006.com.wmtc2006prgrammefinal.pdf

  3. Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B. (2007) ‘Reef related resource exploitation of the coral reefs in the Southern Sri Lanka’ Western Indian Ocean Marine Symposium (WIOMSA) 2007 - special sessions. Durban, South Africa, October 2007

  4. Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., & Bandara W.M.D.K., (2010) Climate change implications on marine and coastal ecosystems of Sri Lanka: present situation and the information gap. . Proceedings of the 3rd international symposium on the Indian Ocean and South China Sea. Guangzhou, China, November 2010
    http://ledweb.scsio.ac.cn/ioscs2010/article-an.asp?id=287

  5. Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B. (2011) Restoration of coral reefs to mitigate climate change and environmental impacts along the southern coastal belt of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 6th International workshop on Marine Environment Change of South China Sea (MEC2011), Guangzhou, China, December 2011
    http://ledweb.scsio.ac.cn/download/abstract%20mec2011.pdf

  6. Jerker Tamelander, Arjan Rajasuriya, JK Patterson Edward, Sarang Kulkarni, Rohan Arthur, Alasdair Harris, Terney Pradeep Kumara, Vineeta Hoon, Zahirul Islam, Hussein Zahir, M.F.M. Fairoz, K. Venkataraman. N (2008) Status of Coral Reefs in South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Chagos (BIOT). Abstracts of the 11th International coral reef symposium 2008. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, July 7 -11 649pp http://www.nova.edu/ncri/11icrs/11icrs_abstractbook_final.pdf

  7. James Howard, Sandra Bell, Terney Pradeep Kumara. (2013). Co-management of the ornamental fishery in southern Sri Lanka: who controls access and manages the coastal sea? International Society for Ethnology and Folklore (SIEF) 2013 11th Congress: Tartu, Estonia. 30 June - 4 July, 2013. http://www.nomadit.co.uk/sief/sief2013/panels.php5?PanelID=2410

  8. Joyashree Roy, Preeti Kapuria, Satabdi Datta, Suman Dutta, Indrila Guha, Rajarshi Banerji, Sandhya Rao, Giasuddin Miah, Shang Chen, Jingmei Li, Tao Xia, Janaka Ratnasiri , P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara, Chinthaka Samarawickrama Lokuhetti (2013) Coastal ecosystem and changing economic activities: Challenges for sustainability transition along Chinese and South Asian Coasts. 6th annual international ESP conference, Bali, Indonesia, 26-30 August, 2013
    http://www.google.lk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCIQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.espconference.org%2 Fdownloadattachment%2F81455%2F81132%2FESP%25202013%2520Book%2520of%2520 Abstracts%2520-%2520all%2520presentation%2520abstracts.pdf&ei=hsOtU7LfEtOcugT6yIKQBQ&usg=AFQjCNFs089Y-Aa2OiBk-cJHPnuGECFtEQ&bvm=bv.69837884,d.c2E

  9. U.S.C Udagedara and P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara, 2013- Present status of Seagrass ecosystems in the Puttalam lagoon, Sri Lanka, The 11th International Seagrass Biology workshop, 6-10th November 2014, Sanya, China, pp 62. http://research.jcu.edu.au/tropwater/publications/The11thInternationalSeagrassBiologyWorkshop.pdf

  10. Ranasinghe, P.N., Ambillapitiya, T., Amarasinghe, C., Vithana, M.V.P., Rajapaksha, R.P.S.K., Kopalakrishnan, K., Wijesundara, Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., D.T.D.S., Jayaratne, Y.N., (2015) Holocene Sea level variability in Central Indian Ocean. Marginal Seas 2015 - International workshop ‘Marginal Seas and their coastal areas – transit and buffer zones incontinent – ocean interaction’. September 17-19, Yantai, China. P 26

  11. Guruge, K.P.G.K.P., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2016) Vertical distribution and Diversity of Mollusks in intertidal habitats of Pigeon Island National Park, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. 3rd International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture ICFA – 2016. 13p.

  12. Guruge, K.P.G.K.P., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2017) Community perception on the present status of Hikkaduwa Marine National Park. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment. 19th January 2017. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. P. 66-68

  13. Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Kushlani N. Dissanayake P.A., Aziz Hasan., (2017) CORAL REEFS AT RISK: SRI LANKAN CONTEXT European conference of tropical ecology. The Society of Tropical Ecology. Feb 6 – 10, 2017, Brussels, Belgium. P. 236
    http://www.gtoe-conference.de/download/170113_gtoe_Tagungsband_2017_WEB.pdf

  14. Udagedara, U.S.C., Dahanayaka, D.D.G.L., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., (2017) CURRENT STATUS OF THE SEAGRASS OF SRI LANKA AND THEIR RESEARCH NEEDS RELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE. International Conference on Climate Change 2017, Colombo Sri Lanka. P. 46

  15. Puveenthi raja, G., Alpitiya, A.P.P.K.C., Priyanath, B.M.J., Gamage, K.R., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2017) Evaluation of most suitable site for live rock aquaculture in Southern and Eastern coast of Sri Lanka. 4th International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture ICFA – 2017. 44p
    16. Wijethunga H.N.S. and Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2024) Assessment of Microplastic Accumulation in Saccostrea Cucullate: Implications for Seafood Safety            Along  Sri Lanka’s West Coastal Belt. 11th International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 (ICFA 2024) p. 13

 

        Abstracts - Local
  1. Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B. & Cumaranathunga P.R.T. (2005) Impacts of the Tsunami on coral reef ecosystems along the Southern coast of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the workshop on ‘Impact of the Tsunami and Post-Tsunami Recovery in the Southern Region of Sri Lanka’ University of Ruhuna: p 11.

  2. Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Cumaranathunga P.R.T., Souter D.W. (2005) Larval settlement patterns of stony coral Pocillipora damicornis at Polhena reef of Southern Sri Lanka – Proceedings of 11th SLAFAR (Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources) sessions. p.29

  3. Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B. (2005) Impact of tsunami on Coastal Resources; A case from Sri Lanka. Proceedings of ITDG workshop “Impact of the Tsunami and the Sethusamudram on small scale fishery industry” BMICH, Colombo, August 2005
    http://practicalaction.org/tsunami_sethusamudram

  4. Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Cumaranathunga P. R.T., Linden O. (2006) Low cost coral transplantation for the restoration of degraded coral reefs - A case study in Polhena reef lagoon. Proceedings of 12th SLAFAR (Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources) sessions. p.14

  5. Kumara, W.A.A.U., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Cumaranathunga, P.R.T. (2006) Is the linear extension rate dependent on the colony size in the stony coral Pocillopora damicornis? Proceedings of 12th SLAFAR (Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources) sessions. p.13

  6. Cumaranathunga P.R.T. Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Prasad S.T.C., Kirindearachchi P.T., (2009) Restoration of sensitive coastal marine ecosystems in Madiha, Polhena and Bandaramulla affected by tsunami and destructive anthropogenic activities. Proceedings of the wrap-up conference of CIDA restoration project. Kandy, Sri Lanka, March 2009

  7. Bandara W.M.D.K., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., K.G.N.P. Gamage (2011) Assessment of Benthic floral communities in Kapparathota sea grass meadow, with respect to its proximity to the adjacent boat anchorage. Proceedings of 17th SLAFAR (Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources) sessions. p.15

  8. Niroshana, K.H.H., Asanthi, H.B. & Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B. (2012) An assessment of water quality and pollution in Puranawella Fishery Harbor in Dondra, Sri Lanka. Program and Abstracts of 9th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. p. 69

  9. K.A.D.A.T Harishchandra, Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B, Asanthi H.B. (2012) Comparision of sea grass distribution patterns in three coastal sites: Dondra, Polhena and Weligama of Southern Sri Lanka. Program and Abstracts of 9th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. p. 31

  10. K.A.D.A.T Harishchandra, Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Asanthi H.B. (2012) Sea grass beds: A better place to assess coastal pollution. Proceedings of 18th SLAFAR (Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources) sessions.

  11. Iroshanie, R.G.A., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2012) Biodiversity assessment of Mukkuthoduwawa estuary in Puttalam district, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 18th SLAFAR (Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources) sessions. p. 27

  12. Arsecularatne, H.S., Cumaranatunga, P.R.T., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2012) Diversity of coral reef and ecology, distribution and population structure of two marine ornamental fish species (Chaetodon decussates & Rhinecanthus aculeatus)in selected sites at Tangalle and Polhena, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 18th SLAFAR (Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources) sessions. p. 26

  13. Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Udagedara, U.S.C., (2012) Sea grass habitat degradation and marine snakes in the Puttalam lagoon, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the conference on herpetological conservation and Biology. p. 61.

  14. Madubhashini, E.T.S., Alahakoon, N., Yapa, K.K.A.S., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2013) Potential fishing grounds of yellow fin tuna and skipjack tuna around Sri Lanka according to remorte sensing, GIS and fishery data. Program and Abstracts of 10th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. p. 31

  15. Premaratne, H. M. K. M., Alahakoon, N., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2013) Monitoring the positional variations of coastline and shoreline of western seaboard of Sri Lanka using multi temporal satellite data. Program and Abstracts of 10th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. p. 50

  16. Madhubashini, E.T.S. Alahakoon, N., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2013) Abundance of Marlin (Makira sp.) in relation to remotely sensed sea surface temperature in Sri Lankan waters. Proceedings of 19th SLAFAR (Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources) sessions. p.09

  17. Thilakarathne, E.P.D.N., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Thilakarathna, R.M.G.N., (2013) Diversity and distribution pattern of cetaceans in the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 19th SLAFAR (Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources) sessions. p.32

  18. Warnasuriya, T.W.S., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Alahacoon, N., (2013) Mapping of shallow water coral reefs of Madiha, Polhena and Dondra using remote sensing methods. Proceedings of 19th SLAFAR (Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources) sessions. p.35

  19. Udagedara, U.S.C., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2013) Mapping of sea grass beds in Puttlam lagoon as a tool for the future management. Proceedings of 19th SLAFAR (Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources) sessions. p.36

  20. Prasanga T.A.M., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Iroshanie, R.G.A., (2013) Study of the mangrove species around the Dondra lagoon, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the first national symposium on marine environment. p. 31

  21. Warnasuriya, T.W.S., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Alahakoon, N., (2013) Current status and comparison of three coral reefs in Southern Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 69th Annual Sessions of SLAAS (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science) part I. p. 86

  22. Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B. (2014) Ecosystem health in the Palk Bay. Proceedings of the international conference on ‘Conflict resolution and sustainable fisheries governance in the Palk Bay of South Asia’ 21-22 January, University of Colombo. p. 03

  23. Thilakarathne, E.P.D.N., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Thilakarathna, R.M.G.N., (2014) Socioeconomic aspects of whale watching industry in southern coast of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 10th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. p. 100

  24. Kumara, W.A.A.U., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Cumaranathunga, P.R.T. (2014) Spatial differences in the growth rate of Pocillopora damicornis in a patchy reef at Polhena, Southern Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 20th SLAFAR (Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources) Sessions. p.10

  25. Ranaweera, R.P., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Kariyawasam N.N. (2014) Sustainability of water in Unawatuna for recreational purposes. Proceedings of the 19th International forestry and Environmental science symposium2014. p.105

  26. Wickramasinghe, S.L., Jayaweera M., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Shanika J.M.A (2014) Proposed zoning of Polhena Bay area on the basis of temporal variation of water quality for better recreational activities. Proceedings of the 19th International forestry and Environmental science symposium2014. p.115

  27. Dissanayake, P.A.K.N., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2015) Present status of macro species diversity in Pigeon Island Marine national park, Trincomalee. Proceedings of 21st SLAFAR (Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources) Sessions. p.33

  28. Dissanayake, P.A.K.N., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2015), Impact of Acanthaster Planci (Crown of Thorns starfish) population expansion on the coral ecosystem of Pigeon Island Marine National Park, Sri Lanka. NARA Scientific Sessions 2015. p.59-61

  29. Balawardhana, D.G.T.C., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2015), Investigation of plankton assemblages in Magam Ruhunupura Mahinda Rajapaksha Port (MPMRP), Hambantota. NARA Scientific Sessions 2015. p.69-73

  30. Athukorala, S.M.D., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2015) Present status of coral reefs in Southern coastal waters of Sri Lanka: A base study from Hikkaduwa to Tangalle. Proceedings of the 20th International forestry and Environmental science symposium 2014. p.19

  31. Athukorala, S.M.D., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., (2015) Butterfly assemblages (Pisces: Chaetodontidae) in southern coastal waters of Sri Lanka; A base study from Hikkaduwa to Tangalle. Proceedings of the Second National Symposium on Marine Environment. P. 5-6

  32. Athukorala, S.M.D., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., (2015) Relationship between corallivore butterfly fish and live coral abundance in Southern Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Second National Symposium on Marine Environment. P. 7

  33. Subasinghe M.M., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., De Silva, L.L.R.B., Gunasekara, A.J.M., Kumara ,Y.P., Muhandiram, G.M.A.D.N., Chathurangi , H.P.A., (2016) Baseline study to determine globally known marine Invasive Alien Species in Southern coast of the Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Sustainable Coastal and Ocean Environment. Sri Lanka NEXT, BMICH, Colombo. P. 75-76

  34. Athukorala, S.M.D., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., (2016) Human & environmental stress on Southern coral reefs of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Sustainable Coastal and Ocean Environment. Sri Lanka NEXT, BMICH, Colombo. P. 88-89

  35. Wickramasinghe , S.L., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Mahesh Jayaweera., Shanika, J.M.A., (2016) Zoning of Polhena public bathing area on the basis of the distribution of benthic components in order to achieve better management goals. Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Sustainable Coastal and Ocean Environment. Sri Lanka NEXT, BMICH, Colombo. P. 90

  36. Priyadarshani , W.J.R.N., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Gunasekara, A.J.M., (2016) Implementation of international convention relating to ship based marine pollution in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Sustainable Coastal and Ocean Environment. Sri Lanka NEXT, BMICH, Colombo. P. 91-92

  37. Dissanayake, P.A.K.N., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Niroshana, K.H.H., (2016) Impacts of nutrient loading followed by macro algal invasion on coral reefs at Pigeon Island Marine National Park, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Sustainable Coastal and Ocean Environment. Sri Lanka NEXT, BMICH, Colombo. P. 96-97

  38. Guruge, K.P.G.K.P., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2016) A Community perception on the threats for marine fishery industry in Southern province of Sri Lanka. Paper Proceedings of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Aquaculture 2016 (ISBN 978-955-4543-34-8) P. 13

  39. Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Dissanayake, P.A.K.N., (2017) Marine alien invasive species: records from Pigeon Island Marine National Park. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Invasive Alien Species. Waters Edge, Colombo. P. 19

  40. Subasinghe M.M., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., De Silva, L.L.R.B., Gunasekara, A.J.M., (2017) Present status of Marine Alien Invasive Species (MIAS) in selected fishery harbors of the Southern and Western coast of Sri Lanka: Risks and potential management actions. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Invasive Alien Species. Waters’ Edge, Colombo. P. 23

  41. Koongoll, J.B., Andrady, A.L., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Chinthaka sanath, G.B., (2017) Microplastics pollution in coastal water and beaches in southern Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the First environmental management undergraduate research symposium (EMRUS), Department of environmental management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale. P. 31-32

  42. Guruge, K.P.G.K.P., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., (2017) ls Pigeon island Marine National Park Safe from impacts of Toxic Dinoflagellates? Proceedings of National Research Symposium on Sustainable Management of Pigeon Island National Park, 28th April, Trincomalee P. 10

  43. Dissanayake, P.A.K.N., Athukorala, S.M.D., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., (2017) Assessment of coral reef health of Pigeon Island, Sri Lanka using indicator species: Butterflyfish (Chaetodon spp.) Proceedings of National Research Symposium on Sustainable Management of Pigeon Island National Park, 28th April, Trincomalee P. 13

  44. Gunasekara, A.J.M., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Sripathi, T., (2017) New approach to manage anthropogenic and natural degradation factors which cause damage to pigeon Island coral reef. Proceedings of National Research Symposium on Sustainable Management of Pigeon Island National Park, 28th April, Trincomalee P. 18

  45. Liyanage, U.S.P.K., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., Arulanandan, K., Marianne Rsumussen (2017), Seasonal variations of the distribution and abundance of Blue Whales (Balanoptera musculus) in two sensitive habits in Sri Lanka, Hambantota. NARA Scientific Sessions 2017. P.01

  46. Dissanayake, P.A.K.N., Balawardhana, D.G.T.C., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B., (2017), Preliminary study on ecology and possible threats of Upparu mangrove forest, Kinniya, Sri Lanka. NARA Scientific Sessions 2017. P.37

  47. Ranasinghe, T.S., Baumler, R., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., (2017) Evaluation of preoaredness levels of Sri Lanka to join the International Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention. Proceedings of the Third National Symposium on Marine Environment. P. 23-24

  48. Ranaweera, R.P., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Gunasekara, A.J.M., Subhashini, H.R.D., De Alwis, A.A.D., Kumara, Y.P., Wickramasinghe, S.L., (2017) Water quality at recreational bay at Unawatuna, Southern Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Third National Symposium on Marine Environment. P. 31-32

  49. Athukorala, A.A.S.H., Kumara, W.A.A.U., Dissanayake, P.A.K.N., Guruge, K.P.G.K.P., Pethiyagoda, P.D.R.S., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., (2017) Marine Environmental Indicators in the aspects of biodiversity of Trincomalee port. Proceedings of the Third National Symposium on Marine Environment. P. 33-34

  50. Liyanage, U.S.P.K., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Arulananthan, K., (2017) Seasonal variation of the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) sighting in South coast (Dondra, Mirissa) of Sri Lanka. Second international symposium on oceanography in the Bay of Bengal. P.17

  51. Hettiarachchi, U.P.W., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Asanthi, H.B., (2018) Preliminary study on Physico-chemical characteristics and determination of selected pollutants in Mirissa habour, Southern coast of Sri Lanka. International Scientific Sessions NARA 2018. P.27

  52. Abeyrathna, P.R.S.A., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Gunasekara, R.D.A., Dayananda T.G., (2018) Floral and Faunal diversity in selected sea grass beds in the Southern Sri Lanka. RISTCON proceedings of the 4th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference 2017. P.56

  53. Abeyrathna, P.R.S.A., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Dayananda, T.G. and Gunasekara, R.D.A. (2018) Diversity of macro floral species in selected seagrass beds in the Southern Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Fourth National Symposium on Marine Environment. BMICH, Colombo. P. 2

  54. Munasinghe, C.S., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Wijesuriya, A., Muthucumarana and R., Jayawardena D. (2018) Use of shipwrecks as artificial reefs; biodiversity of the SS Sagaing. Proceedings of the Fourth National Symposium on Marine Environment. BMICH, Colombo. P. 5

  55. Jayawardana, D., Munasinghe, C.S., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Wijesuriya, A., Muthucumarana. R. and Priyanandana, R. Eco tourism potential of the SS Sagaing (1942) shipwreck in the Trincomalee Harbor (2018) Proceedings of the Fourth National Symposium on Marine Environment. BMICH, Colombo. P.18

  56. Liyanage, U.S.P.K., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., and Arulanandan K. (2018) Species and seasonal variation of the cetacean sightings and abundance in South coast of Sri Lanka off Mirissa. Proceedings of the Fourth National Symposium on Marine Environment. BMICH, Colombo. P. 24

  57. Gunasekara, A.J.M., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Subasinghe, M.M., Serasinghe, S.A.N.H. and Fernando G.K.A.W. (2018) Present status of marine debris management in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Fourth National Symposium on Marine Environment. BMICH, Colombo. P. 38

  58. Jayasekara M. A. D. D., Asanthi H. B., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., (2018) Baseline Survey of Sediments from Galle Harbor Basin. Proceeding of the 2nd International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University P. 250 - 447pp

  59. Dharmadasa, W.L.S.S., Andradi, A.L., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Gangabadage C.S., (2019) Assessment of microplastics contamination contamination in marine protected areas in Southern Sri Lanka. NARA Scientific Sessions 2019. p.44

  60. Dharmadasa, W.L.S.S., Andradi, A.L., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Gangabadage C.S., (2019) Quantification of Microplastics contamination at Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 4th International research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 25th October 2019. Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya. P. 29

  61. Rajasuriya, A., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., (2019) Coral reefs in the Northern coastal waters of Sri Lanka and their conservation. Proceedings of the Fifth National Symposium on Marine Environment. P. 03

  62. Mombauer, D., Wijenayake, V., Kandasamy, T., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., (2019) Community based action for mangrove conservation: Developing ecosystem-based livelihood options through eco-tourism. Proceedings of the Fifth National Symposium on Marine Environment. 
    63. P.Withrana, W.K.C., Madhubashini, E.T.S., Gunawardana, M., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Ranasinghe, T.S., (2020) Oil spill cleaning in Marine and                          Freshwater environments: Application of Expanded Graphite (EG)  and Reduced Graphite Oxide (r GO) Proceedings of the Faculty of Agriculture                                 Undergraduate research Symposium (FAuRS), 16th July 2020. P. 191

    64. Rajapaksha, B.M.M., Delpachithra, M.T.K., Ranaweera, R.P., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., (2021) Assessment of Microbial Water Pollution Status of Selected            Bathing Sites Located in the Southern Coast of Sri  Lanka.Proceedings of the Sixth National Symposium on Marine Environment. P. 03

    65. Perera W.B.A.M., Dissanayake P.A.K.N., De Silva P.M.C.S., Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B. (2022) Characterization of microplastics in selected commercial                    marine fishes in Sri Lanka.  Proceedings of 9th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. P. 11                        https://www.sci.ruh.ac.lk/conference/ristcon2022/proceedings/RISTCON%202022%20Official%20Proceedings.pdf

    66. Tharanganee S.S, Hewage T.H.P.L, Elawady M.H, Guruge, K.P.G.K.P, Kumara P.B.T.P, (2022). Preliminary study on sea level rise around the North coast of Sri            Lanka from 1993 to 2020. 4th Research Symposium of  Ocean University of Sri Lanka. pp.44.

     67. Rathnayaka, A.R.M.P.M., Radampola, K. and Kumara, P.B.T.P (2023) Occurrence of Microplastics in Sardinella gibbosa and Decapterus macarellus collected               from Southern coast in Sri Lanka In: Proceedings of  International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2023), Faculty of Agriculture, University               of  Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 18th May 2023

    68. Thilakarathna, K.A.T.N., Radampola, K. and Kumara, P.B.T.P (2023) Evidence of microplastics in Sargassum sp. in South coast of Sri Lanka In: Proceedings of             International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment  (ISAE 2023), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 18th May 2023

    69. Kotuwegedara, H.A.R.W K., Radampola, K. and Kumara, P.B.T.P (2023) Evidence of microplastics in giant tiger prawn, (Penaeus monodon) captured from                    Negombo and Koggala lagoons in Sri Lanka in: 4th National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – 2023 University of Colombo Institute for                  Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – Sri Lanka

    70. Ranatunga, M.H.P, Radampola, K. and Kumara, P.B.T.P (2023) Evidence of microplastics in blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus) and mud crab (Scylla                  serrata) captured from negombo lagoon In: 4th National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – 2023 University of Colombo Institute for Agro-              Technology and Rural Sciences – Sri Lanka or a Sustainable and Resilient

    71. N.V.M. Dilhani, Y.M.A.L.W. Yapa, C.S. Gangabadage, K.S.S. Atapaththu, and P.B.T.P. Kumara (2023) Microplastics Pollution in Garanduwa Lagoon, Matara,           Sri Lanka Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Sciences Sabaragamauwa University of Sri Lanka. Pp36

    72. Kiel, C.W., Dissanayake, P.A.K.N., Kumara, P.B.T.P., Udagedara, S. (2024) Assessing the Management Effectiveness of Hikkaduwa Marine National Park, Sri              Lanka. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2024 of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri            Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. Volume 28. pp 64.

    73. S.M.C.S. Samarakoon, H.P.S. Jayapala and P.B.T.P. Kumara., (2023), Pharmaceutical value of Sri Lankan mangroves Numaya Ranathunge, Proceedings of                the 1st International Conference on Mangroves for Ecological  & Economic Sustainability, July 26, 2023  15-16 pp

    74. N.M.G.R. Hansima, T.D.H.N. Silva, V.A. Wickramasinghe, H.P.S. Jayapala and P.B.T.P. Kumara (2023) Contribution of macrobenthos to the mangrove                          ecosystems, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on  Mangroves for Ecological & Economic Sustainability July 26, 2023 20 – 21 pp

    77. H.S. Badullage, T.T. Mallawaarachchi, H.P.S. Jayapala, S.H.U. Chathurani, P.B.T.P. Kumara (2023) Diseases and pathogens associated with                          mangrove Ecosystems; A systematic review, Proceedings of the  1st International Conference on Mangroves for Ecological & Economic Sustainability            July 26, 2023 25-26 pp

    78. K.M.S.N. Abeysinghe, K.P.G.K.P. Guruge2, P.B.T.P. Kumara. (2024) MICROPLASTIC CONTAMINATION IN THE CORAL REEF ENVIRONMENTS OF THE                  SOUTHERN AND WESTERN COASTS OF SRI LANKA, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Plastics & Environmental Sustainability 7th -8th                March 2024 16 p

    79. H.A.R.W. Kotuwegedara, R.M.M.H.P. Ranathunga, K. Radampola, P.B.T.P. Kumara (2024) MICROPLASTICS IN AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS OF NEGOMBO,               SRI LANKA: A SYNTHESIS OF EXISTING KNOWLEDGE, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Plastics & Environmental Sustainability 7th -8th             March 2024 29 p

    80. R.M.M.H.P. Ranathunga, H.A.R.W. Kotuwegedara, K. Radampola, P.B.T.P. Kumara (2024) MICROPLASTIC CONTAMINATION IN SEAFOOD: KNOWLEDGE              AND AWARENESS OF SEAFOOD SELLERS IN THE  NEGOMBO LAGOON AREA, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Plastics &                               Environmental Sustainability 7th -8th March 2024 75 p

    81. P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara (2024) Mariculture - the future expansions of agriculture into new horizons P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara Proceedings of             the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2024) University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka p 07

    82. G.A.Y.M., Wimalarathne, K.P.G.K.P., Guruge, P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara, M.H., Elawady (2024) The impacts of Marine heatwaves on surface productivity                  and  upwelling rates of the Somali Upwelling Currents in the India Ocean, National Symposium on Agriculture & Life Sciences NSALS ’24, Uwa Wellassa                      University p 97

    83. Hansima, N. M. G. R., Jayapala, H. P. S., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P. B., & Nirupama, P. H. G. (2024, September). Spatial distribution and density of plastic                  nurdles on Dehiwala Mount Lavinia coast three years after X- Press Pearl ship disaster. In Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on Microplastics                  Pollution – SYMP 2024, PGIS Peradeniya p 13

    84. Weiqiang Wang, P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara, Zhenqiu Zhang, Yao Luo, and Gang Pan (2024) Long-term coastal current observations in southern Sri Lanka.              Proceedings of the 02nd Symposium on Ocean and Freshwater Systems (SOFS) – 2024 Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of            Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. P.

    85. Mallawaarachchi M. K. B. M. M.1, Radampola K.1* and P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara (2024) Assessing the current status of parrotfish (Family: Scaridae)                      fishery in southern Sri Lanka: a candidate to be protected. Proceedings of the 02nd Symposium on Ocean and Freshwater Systems (SOFS) – 2024 Faculty of              Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. P 19


       National – Posters

  1.  Niroshana, K.H.H., Asanthi, H.B. & Terney Pradeep Kumara P.B. (2012) An assessment of water quality and pollution in Puranawella Fishery Harbour in Dondra, Sri Lanka, Program and Abstracts of 9th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. p.69

      2. Manikarachchi, M.I.U., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Iroshanie, R.G.A., (2012)Evaluation of the changes in zooplankton community and water quality          parameters of the Polhena reef ecosystem (Southern Sri Lanka) during inter monsoonal to dry season. Program and Abstracts of 9th Academic                      Sessions, University of Ruhuna. p. 70


     3. Guruge, K.P.G.K.P., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., (2017) Kapphapycus alverezii Farming - Potential Alternative livelihood for Fisheries in Valeipadu, Sri Lanka.          Proceedings of the Third National Symposium on Marine Environment. P. 45-46

      4. Weerasinghe, K.D.I., Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B., Perera, N., Subasinghe, M.M., Gunasekara, A.M.J., (2019) Management of a threatened reef to               establish its ecosystem sustainability through inter agency coordination mechanism – A case from Kayankerni, Eastern coast of Sri Lanka.                             Proceedings of the 4th International research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 25th October 2019. Faculty of Science, University of                         Kelaniya.P. 29


        International - Posters

    1. Terney P. Kumara et al. (2006) Sedimentation history in the Fairway and northern New Caledonia Basins, Tasman sea, Australian Earth Science Convention, July 2006 – Melbourne

      http://www.earth2006.org.au/poster.shtml

    2.Terney P. Kumara, et al. (2006) The University of the Sea: Practical Marine Sciences Education. Australian Earth Science Convention, July 2006 – Melbourne

http://www.earth2006.org.au/poster.shtml

3.Kumara., W.A.U., Terney Pradeep kumara, P.B., Cumaranatunge, P.R.T., (2008) Spatial differences of the linear extension of Pocillopora                        damicornis in Polhena   reef  of Southern Sri Lanka. (2008) 11th International coral reef symposium 2008, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

http://www.nova.edu/ncri/11icrs/ms15_posters.html

http://www.nova.edu/ncri/11icrs/abstract_files/icrs2008-000070.pdf#zoom=100

4.Herath Mudiyanselage Udari Ayeshya, P.B. Ternay Pradeep Kumara, Gunasekara R.D.A., (2015) Variations of species composition of Seagrass related to               the sediment characters in the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka. The 6th Student Conference on Conservation Science – September 2015, Bengaluru, India.

http://www.sccs-bng.org/submissions/39

5.Ashani, A., Harishchandra, Terney Pradeep Kumara, P.B. (2022) Thermal stress variability of the coral reef systems in Jaffna, Sri Lanka during the El- Nino             years: 1998, 2010 and 2016. Proceedings of 15th International Coral Reef Symposium, Bremen, Germany 2022: p15

https://www.icrs2022.de/fileadmin/user_upload/ICRS2022_BookOfAbstracts_July2.pdf


     
    Awards

  1. Science Popularization Award (English medium) 2005 from Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) at 61st SLASS annual sessions
      2. Ruhuna University vice chancellor’s award for the most outstanding young scholar of the year 2006
    Grants

  1. MFF/23                                Rs. 587,000.00
  2. MFF/77 – Phase II               Rs. 738,800.00
  3. RU/FMST/RP/2010/07        Rs. 50,000.00
  4. LOA/RAP/2013/83              Rs. 2,570,000.00
  5. WMU PACe Project            Rs. 9,368,541.00
  6. 03/2014                              Rs. 5,496,800.00
    National Services

    MEMBERSHIPS

  • Life member - Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) 7295/D LM


  •  Life member - Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries & Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR)


  • Life member - Institute of Env. Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL) since 2016 00452M


  • Founder member Association of Disaster Risk Management Professionals (ADRiMP)


  • Founder member Sri Lanka forum for Small Scale fisheries (SLFSSF)


  • Member – Lanka Nature Conservationists LNC (Lak Soba Rakshakayo) 109


  • Life member of National Science Foundation (NSF) NSF/STMIS/15/0897


  • Life member – Suhada Foundation


  • Life member – Alumni Association – University of Ruhuna


  • Life member – The Young Men's Buddhist Association (YMBA)


  • Member – Matara Lions Club


  • Founder member – Sri Lanka Marine Environment Forum (SLMEF)


  • Executive Member – Ruhuna Cultural Board


  •  Life member – Rahula College old Boys Association – Matara 1834 (22 10 1999)Vice President (202-2024)


  • Member of the Chamber of Marine Industries – Sri Lanka (Member of BoD 2023 -4)


  • Member of Sri Lanka Biotechnology Association – Member of Council (2023-2024)


    POSITIONS HELD IN SOCIATIES

  1. SLAFAR - Secretary (2006 – 2007)


      2. SLAFAR - Executive committee member (2008-2009)

      3. SLAAS – Section D Executive committee member

     4. SLAAS - Environmental Committee member (2006)

     5. SLAAS - Science popularization Committee member (2013)

     6. Founder President – Sri Lanka Marine Environment Forum (SLMEF)

     7. CHAIRMAN - CARP Sub-committee on Fisheries and Aquatic Resources


    NATIONAL EXPERT COMMMITTEES

  1. Member - ‘NSF National Committee on Ocean and Marine Sciences’ 2016
      2. Member - ‘NSF Working Committee on Oceanography and Marine Resources’ 2014- 2018

      3. Member - ‘Investment in Oil wealth’ Ministry of National Policies and Economic Affaires. 2016

      4. Member - ‘independent committee of experts – joint study program on collection of primary data required for petroleum exploration in Sri Lanka’ Ministry of                   Petroleum Resources Development. 2016

      5. Member - ‘Sub-committee on Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy (CARP), Ministry of Agriculture.2016

      6. CHAIRMAN - ‘Sub-committee on Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy (CARP), Ministry of Agriculture.2017

      7. Member - ‘National Expert Committee on Climate Change Adaptation NECCC – Adaptation’ Climate change Secretariat, Ministry of Mahaweli Development and            Environment. 2016

      8. Member - ‘National Steering committee (NSC) for Mangrove for Future MFF’ – IUCN

      9. Member - ‘National Red Lists Committee’ Bio Diversity Secretariat

    10. Member - National Expert Committee on Biological Diversity (NECBD)

    11. Member - National Invasive Species Specialists Group (NISSG)

    12. Member - National Mangrove Task Force

    13. Member - National Environment Policy (NEP)

    14. Member - Coast Conservation & Coastal Resource Management Advisory Council

    15. Member - ‘NSF Steering committee on Oceanography and Marine Resources” 2019

    16. Member - ‘Subcommittee on Marine Biosphere reserve Under the Man and Biosphere (MAB)Program’

    17. Member - ‘DWLC Steering committee on Marine sector conservation’

    18. Member - ‘DWLC National facilitation committee meeting on Dugong conservation’
       
         INTERNATIONAL EXPERT COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

  1. The UNEP Advisory Group member for the UNEA-2 Marine Litter Study 2015-2016
      2. Reference: DEPI/MCEB/GPA/GPML/UNEA-2, Nairobi – 2015

     3. Delegation member for the Regional Workshop for updating the Regional Oil and Chemical Spill Contingency Plan and its Annexes for South Asian Seas                       Region. 2016 - Male

      4. The UNEP Advisory Group member for the Marine Plastic Litter and Microplastic Assessment. Nairobi – 2017

      5. SACEP Expert member on 'Regional Workshop to strengthen capacity for Marine Litter Management in the South Asian Seas (SAS) region'. Mumbai - 2018

      6. The Ad hoc Open – Ended Expert Group on Marine Litter and Microplastics. Nairobi – 2018

      7. Second meeting of The Ad hoc Open – Ended Expert Group on Marine Litter and Microplastics 03rd to 07th December 2018 United Nations Offices in Geneva,              Switzerland

      8. Third meeting of The Ad hoc Open – Ended Expert Group on Marine Litter and Microplastics 18th to 22nd November 2019 United Nations Offices in Bangkok,                Thailand

      9. 4th Session - United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA – 2019) & its associated meetings 4 - 15 March 2019 at United Nationas Office Nairobi(UNON),                 Kenya

     10. Sri Lanka delegation - Our Ocean conference – Malta, 2017 Malta, from 5th  to 6th October 2017 | Hilton Malta, Vjal Portomaso, St Julian's PTM 01, Malta

      11. IORA BLUE CARBON HUB INAUGRAL THINK MEETING BLU CARBON FINANCE 25-26 February 2020, Room La Croix du Sud, Preskil Island Resort,                      Mauritius

  •     Contribution for the design and prepare 6 stamps for the Postal Department
       http://www.srilankastamps.lk/lankaNewIssues/2014/PigeonIsland.html

jkj          National expert committee membership

  •      Member - ‘NSF National Committee on Ocean and Marine Sciences’ 2016


  •      Member - ‘NSF Working Committee on Oceanography and Marine Resources’ 2014 - 2018


  •            Member - ‘Investment in Oil wealth’ Ministry of National Policies and Economic Affaires. 2016


  •     Member - ‘independent committee of experts – joint study program on collection of primary data required for petroleum exploration in Sri Lanka’ Ministry of          Petroleum Resources Development. 2016


  •      Member - ‘Sub-committee on Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy (CARP), Ministry of Agriculture.2016


  •     Member - ‘National Expert Committee on Climate Change Adaptation NECCC –Adaptation’ Climate change Secretariat, Ministry of Mahaweli Development          and Environment. 2016


  •     Member - ‘National Steering committee (NSC) for Mangrove for Future’ – IUCN


  •            Member - ‘National Red Lists Committee’ Bio Diversity Secretariat


  •          Member - National Expert Committee on Biological Diversity (NECBD)


  •          Member - National Invasive Species Specialists Group (NISSG)


  •          Member - National Mangrove Task Force


  •          Member - National Environment Policy (NEP)


  •         Member - Coast Conservation & Coastal Resource Management Advisory Council


  •  Member - ‘NSF Steering committee on Oceanography and Marine Resources” 2019


  •       Member - ‘Subcommittee on Marine Biosphere reserve Under the Man and Biosphere (MAB)Program’


  •       Member - ‘DWLC Steering committee on Marine sector conservation


  •       Member - ‘DWLC National facilitation committee meeting on Dugong conservation’


     International workshops organized


       Main organizer/instructor

        1.International workshop on ‘Capacity Building for Coral Reef Monitoring: Identifying indicators for Regional Adaptation and Resilience’, Citrus,                          Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka  from 21-24 May 2012

  • Organized and sponsored by SAARC Coastal Zone Management Centre, 4th Floor, Jamaaluddheen complex,Nikagas Magu, Male 20167, Tepublic of Maldives  in collaboration with UNEP, SACEP and Sri Lanka Coast Conservation Department.


        Facilitator/Resource person – organizer and coordinator of the workshop

            2. International Training and Capacity Building Workshop on ‘Conservation and Management of Coral Reef Ecosystem in South Asian Region’,                          Paradise Island Resort and Spa, Republic of Maldives 26-28 November 2013

  •  Organized and sponsored by SAARC Coastal Zone Management Centre 4th Floor, Jamaaluddheen complex Nikagasmagu Male', Maldives

                3.‘’Training Programme on Management and Conservation for Climate Change Impacts on Coral Reef". Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep, India, 16-21                    June 2014 (Postponed due to Ramadan festival commitments  of main sponsors)

  • Organized and sponsored by SAARC Coastal Zone Management Centre 4th Floor, Jamaaluddheen complex Nikagasmagu Male', Maldives 
      
        Organizing committee member

            4.International workshop on ‘Conflict resolution and sustainable fisheries governance in the Palk Bay of South Asia’ 21-22 January 2014, University of                              Colombo, Sri Lanka.


       National symposiums organized

1. The First National symposium on marine environment, In collaboration with Marine Environment Protection Authority. 27-28 August 2013, Induruwa Beach Resort, Bentota, Sri Lanka.


2. The Second National symposium on marine environment, Marine Environment Protection Authority. 18-19 November 2015, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

http://www.mepa.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=119%3Amepasymposium&catid=1%3Anews-a-events&Itemid=61&lang=en


3.  Sustainable coastal and Ocean Environment sector of the International Research Symposium on Sri Lanka NEXT – A Blue Green era. October 17 – 19 2016, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka


            EDITORIAL WORK

  A). Books edited

1. Editor in Chief - Proceedings of the First National Symposium on Marine Environment, 2013


2.  Editor in Chief -Proceedings of the Second National Symposium on Marine Environment, 2015


3. Editor in Chief - Proceedings of National Research Symposium on Sustainable Management of Pigeon Island National Park, Trincomalee, 28th April 2017


4. Editor in Chief -Proceedings of the Third National Symposium on Marine Environment, 2017


5. Editor in Chief - Sri Lanka Journal of Marine Environmental Sciences – Vol. I, 2016


6. Editor in Chief -Proceedings of the Fourth National Symposium on Marine Environment, 2018


7. Editorial Board member - Port Biological Baseline Survey Report-Volume I, Port of Colombo - Sri Lanka

Published by Marine Environment Protection Authority (ISBN 978-955-4826-03-8)


8. Editorial Board member - Port Biological Baseline Survey Report-Volume II, Port of Colombo - Sri Lanka

Published by Marine Environment Protection Authority (ISBN 978-955-4826-04-5)


9. Editorial Board member - Port Biological Baseline Survey Report-Volume IV, Port of Hambantota - Sri Lanka

Published by Marine Environment Protection Authority (ISBN 978-955-4826-06-9)


10. Editorial Board member - Port Biological Baseline Survey Report-Volume III, Port of Galle - Sri Lanka

Published by Marine Environment Protection Authority (ISBN 978-955-4826-05-2)


11. Editor in Chief – Marine Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in Sri Lanka - A case from South & South Western Coast

Published by Marine Environment Protection Authority (ISBN 978-955-4826-09-0)


12. Editor in Chief -Proceedings of the Fifth National Symposium on Marine Environment, 2019

 

             B). Review board member

1. Member of the editorial board of ‘Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences’, 2010-2011


2. Member of the editorial board of ‘Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences’, 2011-2012


3. Manuscript reviewer of the ‘Proceedings of the 8th Academic sessions and 7th Vice Chancellor’s Awards 2008’ of the University of Ruhuna, 2011


4. Member of the editorial board of ‘Sath Samudura’ annual journal published by the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), Ministry of Environment, Sri Lanka. 2013


5. Member of review panel of the ‘2nd International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHS 2013)’ organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka


6. Member of review panel of the ‘Proceedings of the 10th Academic sessions and 9th Vice Chancellor’s Awards 2012’ of the University of Ruhuna, 2012


7. Manuscript reviewer of the ‘Proceedings of the 10th Academic sessions and 9th Vice Chancellor’s Awards 2012’ of the University of Ruhuna, 2012


8. Member of review panel of the Proceedings of 69th Annual Sessions of SLAAS (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science), 2013


9. Member of review panel of the Proceedings of 70th Annual Sessions of SLAAS (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 2014


10. Member of review panel of the ‘First International Symposium on Environment Management and Planning’. Organized by Central Environmental Authority. 2015


11. Editorial board member of the International Research Symposium on Sustainable coastal and Ocean Environment. Sri Lanka NEXT, BMICH, Colombo. 2016


12. Member of review panel of ‘The Wayamba International Conference 2016 WinC – 2016’


13. Editorial board member of the Proceedings of the National Symposium on Invasive Alien Species. Waters Edge, Colombo. 2017


14. Editorial board member of the ‘Proceedings of international Scientific Sessions NARA 2018


15. Editorial board member of the ‘Proceedings of international Scientific Sessions NARA 2019


16. Editorial board member of the ‘Proceedings of international Scientific Sessions ATBC International Conference 2018.


        PROFESSIONAL TRAINING


  1.  Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) 21ST January - 02nd March 2002 - Course at the University of Kalmar, Sweden.

      2. Course on Statistical analysis in Biological research 27th March – 25th April 2003, University of Kalmar, Sweden.

      3. Course in Coral taxonomy & Coral Reef Survey Methods 10th December 2003 – 10th March 2004, CORDIO East Africa, Mombasa, Kenya.

      4. Course on Research Ethics 29th April – 26th May 2003, University of Kalmar, Sweden.

      5. International training workshop on ‘Coral reef resilience field training for South Asia and the Andaman Sea’ organized by the World Conservation              Union (IUCN), IUCN Global Marine Program, 7th – 14th  January 2008 the Maldives.

     6. University of the Sea (UoS) This training program was awarded to enroll to the UOS program, which was conducted onboard R/V Mario Dufresne,            and voyaged from Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney , Australia via Nomeo, New Caledonia for a period of one month. During that voyage the                      participants conducted oil and gas deposit exploration in the Pacific Ocean using seismic waves, ocean floor mapping, dredging and coring                            methods.  ******* YRA DNDATE

     7. IORA Marine Oil Spill Response Science Workshop, April 2015, CISIRO, Perth, Australia

     8. PADI (Open Water) diver certification: Diver No. 0208A01135                                          09.05.2002

     9.PADI (Advanced Open Water) diver certification: Diver No. 0306A26349                         31.05.2003

   10. PADI EFR (CPR/First Aid) certification: Student No. 0605018191                                    09.04.2006

   11. PADI (Rescue Diver) certification: Diver No. 0605018352                                                12.04.2006

   12. PADI (Dive Master) certification: PADI No. 490683                                                          17.01.2007


       LOCAL TRAINING


  1. Scientific writing Peradeniya
      2. Course on Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and its applications organized and conducted by The Department of Geography, University of Colombo, Sri           Lanka

      3. Certificate course in Gene Technology conducted by Genetech School of Gene Technology, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 

 

 

    






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