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Marine expert calls for sustainable shift in SL’s tourism focus-by Nuzla Rizkiya Source:Dailymirror Asserts biodiversity is in bad state and industry isn’t even aware of damage caused Says need to stop attitude of offering whatever country has Points out there is harassment of wildlife with several boats chasing a single whale and illegal swimming with ocean giant Stresses need to stop being afraid of standing up for what we are custodians of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry requires a major shift towards long-term thinking and a collective approach to protect and promote the country’s natural resources, a prominent marine scientist said.  Citing the self-driven and selfish processes that dominate the country’s tourism sector, Oceanswell Founder and marine biologist Dr. Asha De Vos stressed the need to instill a change in attitude that facilitates awareness, courage, and self-confidence among those involved.  “Our biodiversity is in a bad state but many will not ...