Maldives says hstoric UN agreement will boost fisheries

Previously, only 1.2% of the international oceans were protected.

6 March 2023

Celebrating World Octopus Day with surprising fact

Scientists are still finding neurological responses and even evolutionary tricks in the octopus’ brain that make it stand out from other invertebrates.

9 October 2022

Private fish exporters raise concerns over MIFCO subsidy

Complaints like not being able to catch fish, not getting ice to store fish and not getting the same price for fish are always heard from fishermen.

13 November 2022

New rules mandate licences for fishing-related activities

The fisheries ministry has the power to cancel licences and withhold them without issuing a new licence in case of repeated violations.

2 March 2023

3 Sri Lankan vessels seized for illegal fishing in Maldives

Recently, the regulations have been amended to allow illegal foreign fishing vessels to be fined up to MVR 40 million.

4 December 2022

Harvesting sea cucumbers by scuba diving allowed

Fisheries ministry Director General Adam Ziyad said the rule has severely hampered the work of those involved in sea cucumber trade.

14 June 2023

EPA says against harvesting sea cucumbers by scuba diving

“Honestly, most people don’t even know it was prohibited,” he said.

14 June 2023

Trawl fishing in island lagoon allowed with council permit

Large schools of Bigeye and Round scads enter the coast of some islands in Maldives at certain times.

14 June 2023