The Whale in Maldivian Folklore
Everything from the natural world to the myriad creatures and mysteries that people face in their daily lives has a […]
Precision born for the rush of milkfish
The diversity of species that live in the ocean is fascinating, and they all have unique abilities. Milkfish (Chanos chanos)
Dominion of the Deep: The Great Tuna of the Maldives
According to official Maldivian records, there are over 900 species of fish living in the Maldivian ocean. This includes over
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