Maldives not sinking! Natural resilience shocks scientists

The resilience of islands depends completely on the well-being of marine life, including the reefs that surround islands.

7 July 2024

Madifushi resort owner fined for environmental violations

A fine of MVR 20,000 was imposed as it was the company's first offence

7 February 2023

EPA warns action for stingray feeding

EPA said all species of rays are listed as protected species under the local environment protection laws and regulations.

29 December 2022

500-metre-deep oasis of marine life discovered in Maldives

Analysis of the video and biological data is ongoing in the Maldives, Nekton’s UK headquarters in Oxford and at partner laboratories.

11 October 2022

HPA cautions public on air pollution

According to the environment ministry's website, the air is the most polluted in the country now in H.Dh. Kulhudhuffushi and L. Fonadhoo.

3 December 2022

MNDF completes Male oil spill clean-up; recovers 3000 litres

The army told reporters on Wednesday that about 3,000 litres of oil or 18 barrels were extracted from the area.

4 January 2023

Boahura removed from tourism island lease list

The inclusion of Bohra in the first announced list raised concerns not only by the residents of Muli but also by some NGOs working to protect the environment.

2 February 2023

Drones and AI important to solve country's problems: Shauna

Dhiraagu CEO and Managing Director Ismail Rasheed said the company's CSR focus has been placed on protecting and conserving the environment.

4 November 2022