Batticaloa Estuary

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf estuary
gptkbp:biodiversity habitat for fish species
gptkbp:climate local weather patterns
gptkbp:communityEngagement in conservation efforts
gptkbp:connects Kalkudah_Lagoon
gptkbp:conservationEfforts ongoing
gptkbp:culturalSignificance local traditions
gptkbp:educationalPrograms focused on conservation
gptkbp:environmentalImpact pollution
affecting habitats
gptkbp:famousLandmark nearby ancient forts
gptkbp:fauna high diversity of crustaceans
gptkbp:fishSpecies traditional techniques
enforced by local authorities
gptkbp:flowsInto Bay of Bengal
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures formed by river delta processes
gptkbp:hasPopulation local fishing communities
gptkbp:historicalEvent Dutch_colonial_activities
gptkbp:historicalSignificance ancient trade routes
gptkbp:homeTo various bird species
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Batticaloa Estuary
gptkbp:investmentFocus present in the ecosystem
gptkbp:landUse agriculture and settlements
gptkbp:length approximately 20 kilometers
gptkbp:lighting during heavy rains
gptkbp:localCuisine includes seafood dishes
gptkbp:localEconomy dependent on fisheries
gptkbp:localLegends associated with folklore
gptkbp:localSports influences coastal morphology
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:navigable by small boats
gptkbp:nearestCity gptkb:Batticaloa
gptkbp:notableFor biodiversity
coastal protection
gptkbp:offersWorkshopsOn held for awareness
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Batticaloa_District
Biodiversity Hotspot
gptkbp:researchInterest conducted on ecology
study its ecology
gptkbp:seasonalActivities monsoon influence
gptkbp:supports fishing industry
aquaculture
gptkbp:surroundingArea mangroves
gptkbp:tourism eco-tourism
gptkbp:type brackish water
gptkbp:usedFor recreation
gptkbp:waterManagement varies seasonally
important for agriculture
gptkbp:waterQuality conducted regularly
salinity changes
gptkbp:waterSource popular among tourists
gptkbp:width varies up to 5 kilometers
gptkbp:wildlife migratory birds