The Dhoni: Heart of the Atolls—Anatomy, Ancestry, and the Tools of Maldivian Fishing
The ocean surrounding the Maldives is vast and
Traditional Tiger Shark Fishing in the Maldives: Deadly Art and Deep Superstitions
Catching sea creatures is exciting and requires skill,
Oceanic Manta Ray in the Maldives: Majestic Giants of the Maldivian Seas
It was a lovely day on Thoondu, Fuvahmulah’s northern beach, some 30 years ago. An event called maahibun, which marks the start of Ramadan, drew hundreds of people to the beach. The water was crowded with people. Suddenly, right off
BIODIVERSITY
Faru: The Living Threshold of the Maldives
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We were born on small islands where the vast ocean seems to
Fuvahmulah Reaffirms Global Dominance with Double Victory at Asia’s Largest Diving Expo
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Fuvahmulah City has once again cemented its status as a premier global
Fuvahmulah’s Horongo and the Power of the Open Sea
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Far south of the familiar rings of the Maldivian atolls, a solitary
Where to See Sea Turtles in the Maldives: A Guide to Sanctuaries
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Across the vast, crystalline expanse of the Maldivian atolls, a timeless ritual
The Greasy Grouper Is a Resilient Titan of Maldivian Reefs
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Deep within the intricate coral architecture of the Indo-Pacific resides a predator
Titans of the blue Ancient Giants of the Maldives
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In the vast, sun-drenched expanse of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives serves
The Secret Migration of Maldivian Pilot Whales
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In the sapphire depths beyond the sun-drenched atolls of the Maldives, a
The Living Bio-Shields — A Journey Through Maldivian Mangroves
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In the Maldives, land is a precious and fleeting resource. While the
The Crimson Wanderer of the Mangrove Roots
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The Crimson Wanderer of the Mangrove Roots In the tangled, brackish labyrinths
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FISHING
Deep Sea Giants: Tracking the Black Marlin at the Edge of Maldivian Atolls
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WHERE THE CRYSTALLINE turquoise of the Maldivian lagoons meets the abrupt, bottomless
Fishing One Tuna at a Time: A Thousand-Year Tradition in the Maldives
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At first light, the sea around the Maldives is calm enough to
The Blue Frontier: Decoding the Ancestral Rhythms of the Maldives
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The air in the southern atoll of Fuvahmulah is thick with the
The Reef’s Bounty: Five Maldivian Fish Loved by Locals
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The Reef’s Bounty: Five Maldivian Fish Loved by Locals The Maldives—a nation
Does Luck Matter? Traditional Angling Wisdom from the Maldives Islands
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It was three years ago. As usual, I woke up early in
Slow-Pitch Jigging for Beginners: A Masterclass for Maldivian Anglers
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Inspired by the teachings of Toru “Totos” Ogasawara & Norihiro Sato Slow-Pitch
Slow Pitch Jigging: The Artful Revolution Redefining Modern Sport Fishing
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Slow Pitch Jigging: The Artful Revolution Redefining Modern Sport Fishing Why travelers
Discover the Untold Story of ‘Kattelhi Fishing’ in Fuvahmulah
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Promethean escolar, known locally as Kattelhi, is one of the most special
Fuvahmulah’s Legendary Catch: The Fishermen Who Landed a Massive Swordfish
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Life on Fuvahmulah in the Late 1800s In the late 1800s,
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HISTORY AND CULTURE
Mystical Flora of the Atolls
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The Sentinels of the Spirit World In Maldivian folklore, the forest is
The Nakaiy System and Maldivian Luck in the Year of the Fire Horse
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In the velvet-black nights of the Maldivian atolls, long before the arrival
Why 2026 Could Be the Luckiest Year to Discover the Maldives
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In the heart of the Indian Ocean, where the turquoise waters of
Preserving Maldivian History: A Digital Archive of Island Traditions
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In 1984, beneath the salt spray and sun of Fuvahmulah, a journey
Fuvahmulah’s Tiger Zoo Where the Ocean Revealed Its Guardians
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The stories of the Maldives are rich in every sense. Though its
How the Maldivian Island House Became a Blueprint for Survival
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By the time the afternoon light softens across a Maldivian island, shadows
Recording a Living Culture
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Early Encounters That Documented Maldivian Society When the first scientific expeditions reached
The Dhivehi Language: How Local Names Reveal Maldivian Sea Secrets
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How Maldivian words shaped the science of coral reefs Long before scientists
The Maldives at the Crossroads of the Indian Ocean
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For centuries, the Maldives have been portrayed as remote—tiny islands scattered across
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