These mangrove ecosystems protect the coast from erosion and storm surges, as well as providing a sheltered habitat for younger fish that are not yet grown enough to venture out on their own. The lagoon is fringed by marshes and mangrove forests. At low tide, extensive mudflats are exposed at the lagoon. At its greatest depth, the lagoon reaches down about 3.9 meters, but this depth varies over time in conjunction with the tide and heavy rainfall. In all, around 20 different species of fish, prawn and crab live within the Chilaw Lagoon and are considered to be commercially important for the country. There are also different types of prawns swimming through its waters, including Indian prawns, giant tiger prawns and green tiger prawns. A Haven for Important Marine LifeĬhilaw lagoon is home to a variety of fish, including catfish, sardines, snappers, seabass and milkfish. In Chilaw live 24.712 occupants, its timezone is Asia/Colombo (Asia/Colombocet). It is also called Chilan, Chilaw, Chilaw Town, its latitude is 7.5758300, and longitude 79.7952800. The lagoon’s environment also allows for the sustainable development of its fisheries. Info about Chilaw, North Western Province (Sri Lanka) Chilaw is a village of North Western Province, Puttalam District, Chilaw Division, in Sri Lanka (LK). The Chilaw Lagoon, located approximately 80 kilometres away from the centre of Colombo, on Sri Lanka’s west coast, is a major source of livelihood for more than a thousand families residing within its settlements.
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