The art of catching frigate birds in Fuvahmulah
The monsoon season—for Fuvahmulah—attracts thousands of frigate birds,
Enlightening and inspiring tales that capture the distinct beauty of the Maldives
The monsoon season—for Fuvahmulah—attracts thousands of frigate birds,
Perhaps, I don’t actually remember, but I hear
Initially, we believed that our island’s two freshwater lakes were our sole natural assets. And we knew nothing about Fuvahmulah’s southern end. We normally fish from the shoreline, so this was a well-known spot for giant trevally. We used to catch
Humans are different when it comes to abilities, methods, and fear; some
A tropical family including six genera and 20 species, with only one
The eye is one of the most important organs in a living
Sometimes, during our night fishing trips, we encounter a type of fish
On Earth, the largest fish is the whale shark, Rhincodon typus. From
Whale sharks were long thought to be oviparous. Like many other fish,
I usually go fishing in the harbour area of my island, Fuvahmula.
English Name : Elegant dartfish Scientific Name: Nemateleotris decora Family : MICRODESMIDAE
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Enticing, mimicking, and catching fish in the early days required traditional techniques
Bigeye scad, locally known as mushimas, is one of the Maldives’ most
This is a small chronicle about how we land large, giant trevallies
Slow pitch jigging is a popular jigging technique used in the Maldives
Flying fish is one of the best baits for fishing in the
If we want to find giant trevally on our island, Fuvahmulah, we
The risk-taking and bravery of our fishermen may be unknown to many
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When we were children, I remember going to the beach with my
Fuvahmulah is distinguished by its marshy areas, taro crops, and wetlands. Additionally,
Human inventions and endeavours to succeed in life are both vast and
The construction of boats is another superb illustration of the Maldivians’ artistry
Toddy tapping symbolises Maldivian culture and traditions. In earlier times, it was
Maldivian islands were first inhabited around 1500 BC. It is believed that the
In ancient days, despite a lack of resources and available technology, the
“Row quickly.” This is what the keulhu, chief fisherman who is responsible
As night fell, I walked down Finivaamagu Road. I spotted a woman
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