Top bait for Maldivian fishermen: silver sprat
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During the early 1990s, my uncle Fikreebe would bring home these little
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ECOSYSTEM AND BIODIVERSITY
Mangrove melody of Baarah island
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As you cruise on the surface of the water in the mangrove
The distinctive Thoondu beach
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The Maldivian islands are endowed with unique and captivating features. The beaches
Majestic giants of the Maldives ocean
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It was a lovely day on Thoondu, Fuvahmulah’s northern beach, some 30
FISHING
Popping for Yellowfin Tuna
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Popping is my uncle Badhurube’s favorite fishing method. As an expert lure
Fishing at the most vibrant spot on the reef
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The fore reef zone is the most vibrant area in the zones
Using octopus to catch lobsters
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There are creepy and terrifying fishes lurking under the sea. We seek
Chumming for yellowfin tuna
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We have a rich tradition and culture: intricate craftsmanship and indigenous ways
HISTORY AND CULTURE
Kaizeen- The feminine pearl of Maldives
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The Republic of Maldives is an extensive group of islands consisting of
The unique ‘hair bun’ of Maldivian women
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Women from the Maldives have a distinct appearance. Their black hair and
Sea Lettuce – the ‘famine food’
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Gifted with white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, the Maldives relies heavily
Sweeping through these passages is a risky maneuver
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“Row quickly. “Hurry!” This is what the keulhu, who is responsible for