斯里兰卡首屈一指的观鲸出发点，黎明时分的船只会在这里驶入南海岸的深水区寻找蓝鲸和抹香鲸。

概述

美蕊沙 (Mirissa) 是该国最著名的观鲸基地，这要归功于靠近栋德拉角 (Dondra Head) 海岸的深海沟。在旺季，船只会在黎明前离开港口，寻找地球上最大的动物蓝鲸、抹香鲸、布氏鲸和飞旋海豚。在风平浪静的早晨，这种景象很常见，旅途中还可以从海上欣赏到令人难忘的南海岸景色。

历史

Commercial whale watching from Mirissa took off after the end of the civil conflict in 2009, when researchers confirmed that resident and migrating blue and sperm whales pass close to the southern tip of the island. It has since grown into one of Sri Lanka's signature wildlife experiences, prompting calls for more responsible, regulated boat operation.