Anatomy of a Dhoani
Our ocean is vast and great. The underwater life is vibrant and diverse with thousands of fascinating species. It is […]
Sea Lettuce – the ‘famine food’
Gifted with white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, the Maldives relies heavily on commodity imports of staple foods such as
The artistic fishing method of pole-and-line fishing
Maldivians depend on fisheries for livelihood. Fisheries play a vital role in the local culture. And it is the lifeblood
Traditional boat with six-oars
‘Hafaali dhoani’ is a boat about 15 feet (4.57 meters) long. This boat has six oars, and eight people can
Bokkuraa- smallest boat
The smallest boat used by Maldivians is called Bokkuraa. This is a small boat that move through the sea by
Kaizeen- The feminine pearl of Maldives
The Republic of Maldives is an extensive group of islands consisting of twenty-six coral atolls, in the northern Indian Ocean.