The National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) is the apex national institute vested with the responsibility of carrying out and coordinating research, development and management activities on the subject of aquatic resources in Sri Lanka. The NARA is a statutory body duly established by NARA Act of No. 54 of 1981, during the past 38 years NARA conducted numerous scientific studies in the field of fisheries and aquatic resources. NARA also provides services for development and sustainable utilization of living and non-living aquatic resources.

Conduct scientific research & provide service for the development and sustainable utilization of living & non living aquatic resources.

State Minister visits NARA

NARA Scientific Sessions 2020

Beginning of the year 2021 at NARA

NARA recovered a ‘Submerged Ocean Observation Mooring’ on 22-12-2020