Bigeye Scad: A Valuable Treasure of the Maldives’ Waters
Bigeye scad, locally known as mushimas, is one of the Maldives’ most significant fish. This fish inhabits shallow reefs and […]
Where the Reef Breaks: Hunting Giant Trevally in the Maldives
On my island of Fuvahmulah, giant trevallies are more than fish. They are forces of nature—black-backed bruisers that patrol the
Blue-faced angelfish
COMMON NAME: Blue-faced angelfish SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pomacanthus xanthometopon LOCAL NAME: Boa reendhoo kokaamas ORDER: Perciformes DIET: Carnivore SIZE: Max. 45 cm In the Maldives, this
Slow pitch jigging
Slow pitch jigging is a popular jigging technique used in the Maldives and by anglers around the world. Essentially, this
Tiger sharks gain weight faster than their length
I’ve decided to write a series of articles that provide an overview of scientific research on tiger sharks. I have
The Majestic Bowmouth Guitarfish: A Rare Ocean Icon
COMMON NAME: Bow-mouth Guitarfish SCIENTIFIC NAME: Rhina ancylostoma FAMILY: Rhinidae (Wedgefishes) LOCAL NAME: Madi miyaru SIZE: Up to 2.7 meters ORDER: Chondrichthyes DIET: crustaceans
Dogtooth Tuna: Powerful and Elusive Tropical Predator
Common Name: Dogtooth tuna Scientific Name: Gymnosarda unicolor LOCAL NAME: Woshimas FAMILY: Scombridae ORDER: Perciformes SIZE: Common to 1.1 m; max. 1.5
Strength in Motion: The Fuvahmulah Wagon
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