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Illegal Fishing

MNDF drone discovers illegal foreign fishing vessel

This drone is part of a broader initiative to enhance the surveillance and monitoring of the Maldives' extensive maritime borders.

27 December 2024

20 foreign vessels fined for illegal fishing

Foreign fishing boats illegally entering Maldivian territory are usually reported to the authorities by local fishing boats.

27 October 2023

5 Sri Lankan vessels caught fishing illegally in Maldives

Four of these boats were sighted on Monday by the MNDF Coast Guard patrol craft 'Nooradeen'.

21 September 2023

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.

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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.

3 detained Sri Lankan boats caught sharks: MNDF

The fishing boats are currently being brought to the capital under the supervision of coast guard ship Ghazee.

5 December 2022

More robust measures against illegal fishing now possible: Govt

In the south of the country, until the ITLOS judgment, there was no internationally recognised EEZ, the minister pointed out.