The elusive comet fish
This is a series of articles I’ve decided to publish under the title “Diver’s Len.” The goal of these articles […]
Superb illustration of Maldivian artistry: the boat construction
The construction of boats is another superb illustration of the Maldivians’ artistry and skill. The Dhoni, a traditional Maldivian sailboat,
Groupers
This is a series of articles I’ve decided to publish under the title “Diver’s Len.” The goal of these articles
Reef Gobies
This group is the largest in the family, but it also contains the smallest species, many of which are currently
Maldivian Toddy tapper
Toddy tapping symbolises Maldivian culture and traditions. In earlier times, it was the main source of income. It made a significant
Maldives anemonefish
COMMON NAME: Maldive anemonefish SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pomacentridae FAMILY: Damselfishes DIET: algae, zooplanktonLENGTH: 10 cm Back in 2005, I asked two of
The excitement of catching a dragon fly
In the mid-1980s, my friend and I used to run along the main road in our neighbourhood, Finimaamagu, to catch
The shrimp with super powers
COMMON NAME: Mantis shrimp SCIENTIFIC NAME: Odontodactylus scyllarus TYPE: Invertebrates DIET: Carnivore SIZE: Up to 16 inches long WEIGHT: Around 1.5 pounds This shrimp is