Maldivian women and the ‘Magic Powder’

Maldives is famous for its white beaches, turquoise lagoons, and breathtaking underwater life. There is also a special identity for […]

Chumming for yellowfin tuna

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

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

The ocean surrounding the Maldives is vast and life-giving—a boundless blue world alive with thousands of species and intricate coral

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

Maldivians depend on fisheries for livelihood. Fisheries play 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

In the Maldives, even the smallest boats tell stories of the open ocean. Among them is the bokkuraa, the most