The kayankerni is a Marine Protected Area, located off kalkudah in batticaloa District East Coast of Sri Lanka which is home to a high diversity and abundance of marine life including 207 species of fish observed up to date and highly popular among local and foreign visitors for its beautiful unspoiled natural beaches with extremely shallow crystal clear water and exotic coral reefs.

This documentary shows how Kayankerni biodiversity and community livelihoods evolve over time.