Reef Gobies
This group is the largest in the family, but it also includes 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
Flying fish fishing with coconut meat
Flying fish is one of the best baits for fishing in the sea off our island, Fuvahmulah. Also, during the
Diver’s lens: spotted eagle ray
This is a series of articles I’ve chosen to publish under the title “Diver’s Len.” The purpose of these articles
Maldives Triplefin fish
This is a series of articles I’ve decided to publish under the title “Diver’s Len.” The goal of these articles