Mysterious “beach cusps” observed in Fuvahmulah
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ECOSYSTEM AND BIODIVERSITY
The intelligent birds that guide the fishermen
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Nature is such an incredible system: the interlinking relationship between the species
The fearless sea snail
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A specialist and reef defender, the giant triton (Charonia tritonis) has an
The first records of whale sharks in the Indian Ocean
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In 1828, the first whale shark was documented in the Indian Ocean.
FISHING
How to catch giant trevally in Maldives
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To catch this powerful predator, we use 200 to 500lb monofilament with
‘Medun’ fishing, awaiting large predators on the shore
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Our exotic islands are right in the middle of the Indian Ocean,
Actions of poppers
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Popping is a fishing technique associated with the lure or popper and
Skirted lures for yellowfin tuna
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Skirted lures can maneuver in different ways. An all-rounder in cricket can
HISTORY AND CULTURE
Genmiski- The oldest mosque in Fuvahmulah
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For over a thousand years, Buddhism was the main religion in the
Kaizeen- The feminine pearl of Maldives
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The Republic of Maldives is an extensive group of islands consisting of
Bokkuraa- smallest boat
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The smallest boat used by Maldivians is called Bokkuraa. This is a
The art of catching frigate birds in Fuvahmulah
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The monsoon season—for Fuvahmulah—attracts thousands of frigate birds, or locally known as huraa. These