A group of Maldivian fishermen lines up at the back of a boat. As they cast their fishing rods and barbless hooks into the water, they lure in fish by throwing tiny baitfish on the surface. The trick ...

In those first moments when the fishermen spot the unmistakable signs of a tuna shoal, everything changes. The inky entity that is the Indian Ocean suddenly reveals the life beneath its surface.

In December 2023, the Maldives achieved a historic milestone by exporting a record-breaking 221 million Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) worth of fish. While the nation’s economy heavily relies on tourism, the ...

What do you think when you pick up a can of tuna? Dinner, lunchboxes, whether you've got any mayonnaise in the fridge? Perhaps if you're worried about the world's oceans, dolphins may leap across ...

After an 11-year ban on shark fishing in the Maldives, the country has announced plans to discuss legalising the practice again. Sharks have always been a valuable tourist attraction in the small ...

A 2010 blanket ban on shark fishing in the Maldives doesn’t enjoy support from artisanal reef fishers, a new study suggests. Many fishers blamed sharks for stealing their catches, eating into their ...

The Maldives government says it has asked for clarification of why the Indian coast guard boarded three Maldivian fishing vessels within its economic zone earlier this week without consultation ...

After an 11-year ban on shark fishing in the Maldives, the country has announced plans to discuss legalising the practice again. Sharks have always been a valuable tourist attraction in the small ...