Sri Lanka, May 5 -- Sri Lanka's beaches are now on the way to obtain the prestigious 'Blue Flag Beach' certification. Mirissa has gained renown among both local and international tourists for its proximity to blue whales living along the Sri Lankan coastline. Its popularity is attributed to the picturesque shores and the well-established infrastructure for whale watching activities. Environmentalists affirm that the chances of encountering blue whales off the coast of Mirissa exceed ninety percent.

The tourism sector is burgeoning along the shores of Mirissa, and the Cabinet Sub-Committee's report on designating Mirissa as a high-value sanctuary in Sri Lanka has been well received. With Mirissa already renowned as a haven for blue whales...