Kalpitiya has been identified as a hotspot to see several different varieties of dolphins and The deep sea off the Kalpitiya Peninsula where the continental shelf lies provides an ideal habitat for giant oceanic predators like Sperm Whales and you need to dive several hundred meters to hunt prey such as the Giant Squid. Dugongs inhabit the lagoon and the coastal habitats provide nesting and feeding grounds for hundreds of species of resident and migrant birds, with its diverse vegetation and blend of lush green giving different textures at different seasons.