Yasir Salih - Maldives My Islands

We have a rich tradition and culture: intricate craftsmanship and indigenous ways of inventing vessels to sail and use the […]

What is popping?

Popping is my uncle Badhurube’s preferred fishing tactic. As a skilled lure designer and specialist in giant trevally (GT)

Our ocean is vast and great. The underwater life is vibrant and diverse with thousands of fascinating species. It is

Gifted with white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, the Maldives relies heavily on commodity imports of staple foods such as

Maldivians depend on fishing for survival. It plays a vital role in the local culture. And it is the lifeblood

‘Hafaali dhoani’ is a boat about 15 feet (4.57 meters) long. This boat has six oars, and eight people can

The smallest boat used by Maldivians is called Bokkuraa. This is a small boat that move through the sea by

The Republic of Maldives is an extensive group of islands consisting of twenty-six coral atolls, in the northern Indian Ocean.