The second phase of removal of the MV X-Press Pearl has been started by the Shanghai Salvage Institute which is currently carrying out the work. The Maritime Environment Protection Authority has issued instructions to the relevant company to carry out the activities by reducing the marine environment damage and the monitoring of the activities is carried out by the Maritime Environment Protection Authority regularly.

On the theme of National Marine Resources Conservation Week 2022, the International Coastal Cleanup Day was organized by the Mannar District Marine Environment Protection Authority in the areas of Southwar, Keeri,  Nadukuda . Programe was done by

Marine Environment Protection Officers, Gramsevakar, Samurthi Officers, Mannar urban council,  Mannar predesa saba and general public and Navy.