Yasir Salih - Maldives My Islands

When our island, Fuvahmulah, was lush with vegetation and peaceful, birds flew freely across it. The pond heron was one […]

As a migratory bird, the Whimbrel excels

Shorebirds are among the planet’s most migratory species. They can fly over countries and seas for thousands of miles without

Red-footed booby (Sula sula) is a common visitor to Maldives. This bird is locally known as maadhooni or kadu heda

Every living thing on this planet is exquisite and meaningful. When people of different faiths, cultures, and ethnicities connect with

Nanu, a cordage made from plant fibers, was the main type of fishing line used by the fishermen in the

Catching blue sea chub (in our dialect, we call it kerandiemaha) is difficult as their strikes and hits are similar to

The fact that some of Earth’s species coexist and are intricately linked is amazing. Two very interesting species that live

As kids, in the middle of the 1980s, during the southwest monsoon season, we would look up at the sky