Ghost Ships: Mysterious Vessels of the Maldivian Sea
For centuries, Maldivian trading vessels crossed the Indian Ocean, carrying dried tuna, coir rope, coconut products, and other goods to […]
Maldives My Islands magazine launched in Fuvahmulah
The inaugural edition of Maldives My Islands magazine was launched today at the Pelagic Divers Fuvahmulah Center, marking a significant
Meet Rose, Fuvahmulah’s Largest Resident Tiger Shark
The creatures that God has created amuse us in all aspects of human life. But the astonishment and features vary
Fish Roe: A Traditional Maldivian Favourite
The Maldives is surrounded by a vast ocean rich in fish. For generations, fishing has provided island communities with one
Beyri: The Shape-Shifting Being from the Maldivian Sea
Among the many supernatural beings found in Maldivian folklore, few are as widely known as the Beyri. For generations, stories
From Flying Fish to Wooden Lures: A Fuvahmulah Fishing Tradition
My island, Fuvahmulah, is well known for its flying fish, especially during the southwest monsoon, locally known as hulhangu. During
Thoondu and Dhigurah: Two of the Maldives’ Most Remarkable Beaches
The Maldives is famous for small islands ringed by white sand and shallow turquoise lagoons. It is the familiar picture:
Where Land Ends and the Ocean Begins
The Maldives is often described through its beaches, lagoons and overwater villas. Yet the true story of these islands begins