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A tub of uncured fish surimi ready for processing. Surimi (Japanese: 擂り身 / すり身, ' ground meat ') is a paste made from fish or other meat. It can also be any of a number of East Asian foods that use that paste as their primary ingredient. It is available in many shapes, forms, and textures, and is often used to mimic the texture and ...
Sri Lanka is a tropical island situated close to the southern tip of India. It is situated in the middle of Indian Ocean. Because of being an island, Sri Lanka has many endemic freshwater fauna, as well as thousands of marine and brackish water fauna. [1] Fishing is the way of life of most of coastal community.
A small town in Southern Province, Ahangama is a secret treasure in Sri Lanka. Known for its pristine beaches, sparkling waters and picturesque landscapes, this town is indeed one of the most beautiful ones in the country. Although it is not fully developed, it is easily accessible via Galle, a major city that lies only 20 minutes from Ahangama.
The Kelani Valley line was originally built from Colombo to Yatiyanthota via Avissawella during 1900–1902. It was branched off at Avissawella and extended up to Opanayaka via Ratnapura (completed in 1912). Originally built as a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow-gauge [1] line to serve the rubber plantations in the area, the railway line between ...
The Oluvil Harbour is a commercial and fishery harbour located in Ampara District, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. The port was opened on 1 September 2013, its construction having begun in 2008 under the Nagenahira Navodaya programme. It covers a land area of 60 ha (148 acres) in the first stage and 105 ha (259 acres) in the second stage.
Jaffna Lagoon is a shallow coastal stretch of water between the Jaffna and the Kilinochchi Districts in northern Sri Lanka. It is located between the longitudes of 79°54E and 80°20E, and the latitudes of 9°30N and 9°50N, and connected to Palk Bay through a channel to the west. It is connected to two internal lagoons, Vadamarachchi Lagoon ...
Vizhinjam Seaport [20] and Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram [21] are two distinct facilities in Thiruvananthapuram.Vizhinjam Seaport (Port Location code: IN VZJ) [22] is managed by the Kerala Maritime Board and primarily supports maritime activities.Vizhinjam Seaport is located inside Vizhinjam harbour.The port features two berths, namely seaward and leeward. [23]
Kankesanthurai is on the north coast of the Jaffna Peninsula, near Point Pedro, the northernmost point in Sri Lanka. Its port is to the north, facing the Bay of Bengal in the Indian Ocean . The climate of Jaffna peninsula is considered to be tropical monsoonal with a seasonal rhythm of rainfall.