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In the depths of the ocean, even the whale shark’s gaze bears teeth

Seagrass was seen prominently during low tide on the reef flat of Fuvahmulah, Maldives.

The dynamic intertidal zone

The intertidal zone is the area where the

Sweeping through these passages is a risky maneuver

“Row quickly.” This is what the keulhu, chief

This artwork by fathimathmahy shows how the experts of Fuvahmulah caught frigate birds.

The art of catching frigate birds in Fuvahmulah

The monsoon season—for Fuvahmulah—attracts thousands of frigate birds, or locally known as huraa. These birds have long wings, a streamlined shape, and low weight, which gives them outstanding maneuverability in the air. When the season meets the magnificent atmospheres of the

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Fuvahmulah – Oceanic capital of pelagic adventures

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The Whale in Maldivian Folklore

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Precision born for the rush of milkfish

FISHING

Dominion of the Deep: The Great Tuna of the Maldives

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The Maldives is a sanctuary for cetaceans

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Maldives’ Killer Whale Boom: Over 60 Sightings

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A collage photo of oceanic manta, tiger shark, whale shark and a thresher shark.

Fuvahmulah – Oceanic capital of pelagic adventures

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My friend Ali Mohamed, also known as Baret, from Fuvahmulah, left a

The Maldives is a sanctuary for cetaceans

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The Maldives is located at the heart of the International Whaling Commission’s

Maldives’ Killer Whale Boom: Over 60 Sightings

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Some ocean species are creepy and mysterious, while others are stunningly beautiful.

The Maldives stands as a sanctuary of giants, where Bryde’s whales reign over the deep

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This is a collection of articles I’m writing about Maldivian cetaceans. In

Sivad’s creativity captivatingly depicts marine life

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The underwater world is full of life and vibrant creatures. Exploring and

Oceanic Manta Rays: Masters of the Deep, Diving to Astonishing Depths

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The vibrant colours of the organisms and large predators that inhabit the

Sandy beach stretch on Fuvahmulah island

The coral reefs—an underwater labyrinth of dazzling patterns and mysterious zones

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The Maldives’ islands are made up of coral atolls, which are entirely

The Giant Trevally is a symbol of a healthy ecosystem.

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The Giant Trevally (GT) is a large marine fish. It is known

The amazing color changing ability of Bigeye fish

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Bigeye (Piracanthus hamrur) is a small family with four genera and about

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Milkfish catch and an illustration of a milkfish catch

Precision born for the rush of milkfish

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The diversity of species that live in the ocean is fascinating, and

AI illustration of a yellowfin tuna and a wahoo fish

Dominion of the Deep: The Great Tuna of the Maldives

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According to official Maldivian records, there are over 900 species of fish

Red lures could be a killer colour

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Artificial lures have been used for centuries to catch fish alongside live

Fuvahmulah’s Fearless Spearfishers

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My friends Hussain, Ismail Shafeeu, and Athif and I first went spearfishing

The popular upper shoulder rigging method for baitfish

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Fishing requires planning to target various types of fish. A successful catch

Swordfish, the Sea’s Gladiator

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To hook a fish of the size three times your height and

PENN battle reels are built for the toughest battles

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Enticing, mimicking, and catching fish in the early days required traditional techniques

Bigeye Scad: A Valuable Treasure of the Maldives’ Waters

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Bigeye scad, locally known as mushimas, is one of the Maldives’ most

Landing Monster GTs the Fish Head Way

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This is a brief account of how we used fish heads to

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AI illustration of fictious characters related to whales in folklore

The Whale in Maldivian Folklore

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Everything from the natural world to the myriad creatures and mysteries that

AI illustration of a barred flagtail fish

Raising the Bared Flagtail: A Timeless Tradition

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During the mid-80s, we used to go to the beach to catch

AI illustration of French forces in Male' and a piece of ambergris

The Maldives paid France in ambergris for liberating them from Malabar forces

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Nature showers humans with enormous natural resources and gifts. Some resources are

AI illustration of a coral reef and an island life

Cultural Heartbeats of the Coral Reef

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Coral reefs rise from the depths of the sea. These unique formations

Wave breaking on thoondu beach of Fuvahmulah

‘Elei’, the Fuvahmula waves of everyone’s joy

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When we were children, I remember going to the beach with my

Traditional Mat weaving

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Fuvahmulah is distinguished by its marshy areas, taro crops, and wetlands. Additionally,

Illustration of human powerd wagon used in Fuvahmulah island, Maldives.

Strength in Motion: The Fuvahmulah Wagon

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Human inventions and endeavours to succeed in life are both vast and

Superb illustration of Maldivian artistry: the boat construction

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The construction of boats is another superb illustration of the Maldivians’ artistry

Maldivian Toddy tapper

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Toddy tapping symbolises Maldivian culture and traditions. In earlier times, it was