Tiger sharks gain weight faster than their length
I’ve decided to write a series of articles that provide an overview of scientific research on tiger sharks. I have […]
Bow-mouth Guiterfish
COMMON NAME: Bow-mouth Guitarfish SCIENTIFIC NAME: Rhina ancylostoma FAMILY: Rhinidae (Wedgefishes) LOCAL NAME: Madi miyaru SIZE: Up to 2.7 meters ORDER: Chondrichthyes DIET: crustaceans
Dogtooth tuna
Common Name: Dogtooth tuna Scientific Name: Gymnosarda unicolor LOCAL NAME: Woshimas FAMILY: Scombridae ORDER: Perciformes SIZE: Common to 1.1 m; max. 1.5
The human-powered waggon used in Fuvahmulah
Human inventions and endeavours to succeed in life are both vast and fascinating. Their struggle and ingenuity in life are
Sabre squirrelfish
Common Name: Sabre squirrelfish Scientific Name: Sargocentron spiniferum LOCAL NAME: Raiverimas FAMILY: Holocentridae ORDER: Beyciformes DIET: Carnivore SIZE: up to 35 to
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 are stealthy ambush predators
This is a series of articles I’ve decided to publish under the title “Diver’s Len.” The goal of these articles