Hosted by Jetwing. Curated by Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne and Ashok Ferrey with panelists Andrew Kittle, Chaminda Jayasekera, Devaka Weerakoon, Howard Martenstyn, Juliet Coombe, Malaka Rodrigo, Prithiviraj Fernando and Wicky Wickremesekera. Panel on Wildlife Research: Chaminda Jayasekera - Slender Lorises & Fishing Cats Andrew Kittle - Leopards Howard Martenstyn - Whales Prithiviraj Fernando - Elephants Devaka Weerakoon - Birds & Corporates Moderated by Ashok Ferrey Each panel

by Howard Martenstyn I have embarked on many an exciting and adventurous journey in my endeavour to observe, protect and encourage best practices in the sightings of the magnificent whale. Yet I can say with confidence that I have just concluded a voyage of a lifetime. As a 145-foot yacht took to the Island's waters, the first vessel of its size in Sri Lanka, I too had the good fortune to be aboard it and witness the splendour of great whales. Week 1: On the eastern seaboard

by Madushka Balasuriya “Sri Lanka is one of the best places in the world for shipwreck diving and for whale and dolphin watching. That’s an unbeatable combination,” enthuses Independent Marine Researcher Howard Martenstyn. Martenstyn is addressing the recently-concluded Colombo International Maritime Conference. His presentation centres round Sri Lanka’s untapped potential as a go-to marine life tourism destination, not only in the region but globally. The eight minute time s

Watch an abridged version of the video 'Sri Lanka: The Kingdom of Wildlife' that was given to delegates by Ministry of Wildlife at the CITES CoP17 Conference held from 24th September to 5th October 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Howard Martenstyn and Patrick Dykstra contributed valuable marine video footage for this production to promote marine conservation in Sri Lanka and a preferred tourist destination. CITES is an international agreement between governments. Its aim

by Madushka Balasuriya The second annual Colombo International Maritime Conference (CIMC) concluded on Friday, and with it marked a significant step forward in Sri Lanka’s efforts at positioning itself as South Asia’s premier maritime hub. Over 60 speakers, including several high-level Government officials, addressed the three-day conference on a variety of topics and issues, but the overarching theme – as it was last year – was on how to better utilise Sri Lanka’s strategic

Watch a live chat in English with Bandula Jayasekara that was broadcast on TV 1 Newsline at 7am on 27th September 2016. On World Tourism Day, Howard Martenstyn talks about - the pros and cons related to whale watching in Mirissa and Sri Lanka, - the need for much more conservation related activities such as beach and coral reef cleanup, - as an island nation we know so little about the ocean that we need to bring in educational programs, - regulations must always be accompani

by Pulse: Heartbeat of Sri Lanka An exclusive Interview with renowned Independent Marine Researcher, Howard Martenstyn. #education #conservation #tourism #whalewatching #bluewhale #spermwhale #spinnerdolphin #orca #dugong #whaleshark #OutoftheBlue

This is the 4 minute radio interview in English (after the live chat in Sinhala on Sirasa TV) that was broadcast over YES FM radio on 25th August 2016. Howard Martenstyn - independent Sri Lankan marine researcher interviewed by Bandula Jayasekera, Pethikada - Sirasa TV. Let me help you find out about the whales, dolphins and other marine life of Sri Lanka. #education #conservation #tourism #bluewhale #spermwhale #spinnerdolphin #whalewatching #orca #dugong #whaleshark #Outoft

News 1st: Pethikada, Sirisa TV Howard Martenstyn - independent Sri Lankan marine researcher live chat in Sinhala with Bandula Jayasekera on Pethikada. News 1st broadcasted this live interview in Sinhala on national TV on Thursday 25th August 2016 at 6am to millions of viewers in Sri Lanka. Find out about whales, dolphins and other marine life of Sri Lanka. #education #conservation #tourism #whalewatching #bluewhale #spermwhale #spinnerdolphin #orca #dugong #whaleshark #Outoft

by Howard Martenstyn It's been less than ten years ago since people first began discovering just how perfectly placed Sri Lanka is for whale-watching. Today, a rapidly-growing industry is helping tourists and Sri Lankans get acquainted with the many species of whales and dolphins that abound off our shores. The east coast of the Island is one of the finest places in the world to see these magnificent mammals. And it was here - in Trincomalee that I was joined by a group of th