Success is not the destination, but the courage to begin the journey. 🌊🎓
Congratulations to our amazing seniors on reaching this incredible milestone at the 51st Convocation of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura!
Your strength, spirit, and dedication inspire us all.
Wishing you boundless success and happiness ahead. 💫
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With unwavering dedication and academic brilliance, Parami Ranthilini shines at the summit of success, earning recognition for her exceptional performance and commitment. Her inspiring journey in Aquatic Resources Management at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura stands as a testament to hard work, perseverance, and passion for excellence.✨
May your remarkable achievements continue to illuminate the path ahead, inspiring many to follow your footsteps. Heartfelt congratulations on reaching this incredible milestone! 🏅🌟
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Deep in the calm streams of the Amazon Basin lives a small freshwater fish with an extraordinary story, the Splashing Tetra (Copella arnoldi). Though tiny, this species shows one of the most fascinating parental behaviors found in nature. Unlike most fish that lay their eggs underwater, the Splashing Tetra leaps out of the water to lay its eggs on the underside of leaves hanging above the surface. The male and female jump together, and while they cling to the leaf, the female lays a few eggs which the male fertilizes before they both drop back into the water. This process repeats until about 200 eggs are safely attached under the leaf.
What makes this fish truly special is what happens next. The devoted male stays beneath the leaf, using his tail to splash water upward and keep the eggs moist. He continues this dedicated care for two to three days until the tiny hatchlings emerge and fall gently into the water below. This remarkable “splashing” behavior not only gives the fish its name but also protects the eggs from aquatic predators, increasing their chances of survival.
Splashing Tetras live in slow-moving, plant-rich streams with plenty of overhanging leaves throughout the Amazon region. They feed on small insects, zooplankton, and other tiny invertebrates near the water surface. Males are more colorful and have longer fins, especially during the breeding season.
With its graceful movements, bright colors, and tender care for its young, the Splashing Tetra reminds us how wonderfully creative and nurturing nature can be, even in the smallest of fish✨
Written by - Hasini Wijekoon
1st Year (23/24 Batch)
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Sea cucumber farming in Northern Sri Lanka plays a vital role in livelihood development and export earnings. However, this growing industry also faces sustainability concerns including resource user conflicts, environmental challenges, lack of reliable juvenile supply, and weaknesses in nursery facilities.
Prof. Chamari Dissanayake and Madavi Jayasekara from the Department of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, emphasize the importance of eco-friendly strategies, proper management, and research-based approaches to ensure long-term sustainability of this valuable marine resource.
These sustainable practices are expected to strengthen Sri Lanka’s blue economy while protecting marine ecosystems for future generations.
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‘Mic On 2020’ - An Intra faculty, song and instrumental cover contest, was successfully organized by the Aquatic students’ Associatio...
