The late Abdhurahmanbe: A legacy of courage and bravery
The world was armed with nuclear weapons in the 1950s. Even though World Warâ…¡ended, humanity was in a state of […]
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
What is popping?
 Popping is my uncle Badhurube’s preferred fishing tactic. As a skilled lure designer and specialist in giant trevally (GT)
The Dhoni: Heart of the Atolls—Anatomy, Ancestry, and the Tools of Maldivian Fishing
The ocean surrounding the Maldives is vast and life-giving—a boundless blue world alive with thousands of species and intricate coral
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