The elusive comet fish
This is a series of articles I’ve decided to publish under the title “Diver’s Len.” The goal of these articles […]
The Dhoni: A Boat Shaped by the Ocean
In the Maldives, boatbuilding is not merely a craft—it is a form of knowledge shaped by wind, tide, and necessity.
Groupers of the Maldives: Masters of Reef Camouflage and Ambush
Scientific and general information included in these articles is referenced from the following works:Anderson, R. (1997). Fishes of the Maldives.
Reef Gobies: Colorful Stars of the Reef
This group is the largest in the family, but it also includes the smallest species, many of which are currently
Maldivian Toddy tapper
Toddy tapping symbolises Maldivian culture and traditions. In earlier times, it was the main source of income. It made a significant
Maldives Anemonefish: The Colorful Clown of the Coral Reefs
COMMON NAME: Maldive anemonefish SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pomacentridae FAMILY: Damselfishes DIET: algae, zooplanktonLENGTH: 10 cm Back in 2005, I asked two of
The Ileyshi and the 18,000 km Journey: The Incredible Science Behind Our Childhood Dragonfly Catch
 Childhood Adventures on Finimaamagu Road In the mid-1980s, my friend and I would race along Finimaamagu, the main road
Mantis Shrimp: The Ocean’s Ultimate Power Puncher
COMMON NAME: Mantis shrimp SCIENTIFIC NAME: Odontodactylus scyllarus TYPE: Invertebrates DIET: Carnivore SIZE: Up to 16 inches long WEIGHT: Around 1.5 pounds This shrimp is