Hikkaduwa seas that popular for coral reef will be declared as a special protected area, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said.
He said reef would be divided into two areas and one area will be reserved for diving while the other area will be made available for boat riders to view the coral reef.
Minister said the government would take steps to register all the boats that take the tourists to view the corals.
A Marine National Park, one of the two marine national parks in Sri Lanka, was opened in Hikkaduwa recently.
He said the objective was to provide tourists a chance to have a well-organized and safe recreational experience at affordable prices, offers a diverse collection of sea creatures as well as beautiful reefs of various corals.