- Sri Lanka stopped a research ship from visiting.
- The ship is called Dr. Fridtjof Nansen.
- This ship studies the ocean and fish.
- Scientists are worried about this delay.
- The ban is because of approval problems.
- Some important research cannot happen now.
Difficult words
- research — a careful study of a subject.
- ship — a large boat for traveling on water.
- study — to learn about something.studies
- ocean — a large body of salt water.
- approval — permission to do something.
- delay — to make something happen later.
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Discussion questions
- Why is research important for scientists?
- How does a delay affect research?
- What could happen if the ship visits later?
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