The Maldives is a sanctuary for cetaceans
The Maldives is located at the heart of the International Whaling Commission’s (IWC) Indian Ocean Sanctuary and has a century-rich […]
Maldives’ Killer Whale Boom: Over 60 Sightings
Some ocean species are creepy and mysterious, while others are stunningly beautiful. The killer whale (Orcinus orca) is one of
Raising the Bared Flagtail: A Timeless Tradition
During the mid-80s, we used to go to the beach to catch the barred flagtail (Kuhlia mugil). This fish is
The Maldives stands as a sanctuary of giants, where Bryde’s whales reign over the deep
This is a collection of articles I’m writing about Maldivian cetaceans. In these articles, I have compared a 2012 review
The Maldives paid France in ambergris for liberating them from Malabar forces
Nature showers humans with enormous natural resources and gifts. Some resources are abundant, while others are rare and valuable. The
Cultural Heartbeats of the Coral Reef
Coral reefs rise from the depths of the sea. These unique formations are teeming with life and home to millions
Red lures could be a killer colour
Artificial lures have been used for centuries to catch fish alongside live bait, fish waste, and other living organisms. There
Fuvahmulah’s Fearless Spearfishers
My friends Hussain, Ismail Shafeeu, and Athif and I first went spearfishing in the sea in the early 1990s, looking