Enhancing Sri Lanka’s Dive Tourism Through Maritime Archaeological Sites

Sri Lanka, a proud island nation with over 1,700 kilometreskilometers of coastline, holds immense potential to establish itself as a global leader in dive tourism. With a maritime history spanning centuries, the waters surrounding the island feature over 100 identified dive sites, including ancient shipwrecks, colonial-era vessels, and modern wrecks. These underwater treasures, with the expertise of the Sri Lanka Navy, offer an incredible opportunity to position dive tourism as a key contributor to the nation’s economy.