SOFAA

🐟💖 A tiny jewel of our rivers, the Cherry Barb lives in shaded streams and ponds of Sri Lanka, especially around Kelani and Nilwala basins. Calm waters and green cover are their safe home. 🌿💧

They are active schooling fish that bring life and color to our freshwater habitats. 🌈🐠

But today, their survival is at risk. Habitat loss, pollution, sand mining, invasive species, and overfishing for the aquarium trade are pushing them towards decline. 🚫🌱

It’s on us to protect them. By caring for our rivers, choosing captive-bred fish, and spreading awareness, we can keep the Cherry Barb swimming free for generations to come. 🌊💚✨

Caption by: Dithara Geeganage
Edited by: Sandupama Liyanage

Dolphinfish, or mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus), is a fast-growing, short-lived pelagic fish prized for its firm, white, delicate-flavoured meat 🍽️. Found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, it’s popular in the U.S., Caribbean, Japan, and beyond 🌊🎣.

This versatile fish can be broiled, poached, or grilled, making it a favourite for many culinary dishes. Mahi-mahi supports both commercial and recreational fisheries thanks to its high food value and rapid reproduction 🐟🌏.

🎨: Chanuga Denuk
✍️ :Esandi Thilakarathna

Warmest welcome to the newly appointed Executive Board and committee members of the 'Society of Fisheries and Aquaculture - SOFAA for the academic year 2025-2026! ❤️🥳

As you begin your new roles, we extend our heartfelt wishes for your success. 🩵✨

May you all have the strength and the very best of luck. Build upon the great work of your predecessors, and bring new ideas that will make the forthcoming year a truly memorable one in the history of SOFAA. 🌟

Once again, a warm welcome and all the best for this new chapter of SOFAA! ✨







🎨: B.A.I.V.Laksh*tha
✍️: Sandupama Liyanage

💫 Honouring a Guiding Light ✨

With deep appreciation, we salute Mrs. R.D.N. Wijesinghe, Senior Lecturer at the Dept of Fisheries and Aquaculture, for her remarkable service to our faculty 🎓 and SOFAA.🌊🐟

Your leadership lit the way, and your passion left a lasting mark on us all. 🌟

As you step into a new chapter abroad, our warmest wishes follow you. 💐

Thank you for everything you've given — your legacy remains. 🌿

Post by - Nishara Vithana
Caption by - Chethani Amarasekara