If we want to find giant trevally on our island, Fuvahmulah, we usually go to the beach during high tide. One of the most popular places for GTs on our

AI illustration of a fisherman being pushed into the water by a yellowfin tuna. Illustration by Yasir Salih The risk-taking and bravery of our fishermen may be unknown to many

Xavier Romero Frías, a Spanish writer and scholar who carried out extensive research on Maldivian culture, defines Fanditha as "local sorcery or magic. In his book, 'The Maldive Islanders', he

Tides are a natural phenomenon that influence fishing activity. It contributes nutrients, attracting and gathering both small and large fish. Fishermen on our island of Fuvahmulah, especially those who know