The Fearless Bravery of Maldivian Fishermen – Untold Stories of Ocean Courage
Yasir Salih
The risk-taking and bravery of our fishermen may be unknown to many
WHERE THE CRYSTALLINE turquoise of the Maldivian lagoons meets the abrupt, bottomless indigo of the Indian Ocean, a boundary exists. It is a vertical frontier—a place where nutrient-rich currents collide
At first light, the sea around the Maldives is calm enough to mirror the sky. A wooden fishing boat drifts offshore, its crew scanning the water in silence. Then the
The air in the southern atoll of Fuvahmulah is thick with the scent of brine and sun-baked coral. Here, the geography is an anomaly—a lone emerald island rising vertically from
The Reef’s Bounty: Five Maldivian Fish Loved by Locals A photo collage highlighting five representative reef fish species from Maldivian coral reefs. The Maldives—a nation stitched together by sunlit islands
FISHING
Maldivian Fishing Sorcery
Yasir Salih
Xavier Romero FrÃas, a Spanish writer and scholar who carried out extensive
Tides and Weather for Fishing GT
Yasir Salih
Tides are a natural phenomenon that influence fishing activity. It contributes nutrients,
Fishing for Wahoo with a Banana Spathe
Yasir Salih
 Banana flowers are a completely edible delicacy. They’re commonly used in
Popping for Yellowfin Tuna: Top Techniques and Tips
Yasir Salih
Popping is my uncle Badhurube’s favorite fishing method. As an expert lure
Nano – Maldivian Fishermen’s Legendary Fishing Line
Yasir Salih
Nanu, a cordage made from plant fibers, was the main type of
The Elusive Blue Sea Chub: A Test of Patience and Skill
Yasir Salih
Fishing for the blue sea chub is an experience that demands patience,
Catch this lightning-fast fish with ease.
Yasir Salih
Barracuda, also known as theylhi in our dialect, is one of the
Longline Fishing for Reef Species
Yasir Salih
Longline fishing, also known as “leynu elhun,” is another interesting way to