A new training opportunity in reef fish breeding has been opened as the government works to develop technical capacity in marine hatchery operations and widen skills within the fisheries sector.
The Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources has announced preparations for the second intake of this year’s Marine Hatchery Skills Development Programme. The initiative is conducted jointly by the Ministry and the Maldives Marine Research Institute, and is aimed at providing practical knowledge and technical skills related to reef fish breeding.
The course is scheduled to run from 8 August to 20 August. A total of 15 participants will be selected for the 14-day programme.
According to the Ministry, interested applicants are required to complete the form attached to the announcement published in the Government Gazette and submit it to the Maldives Marine Research Institute with a copy of their national identity card. Applications may also be submitted by email to info@mmri.gov.mv.
If the number of applications exceeds the available slots, participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Ministry said participants will be accommodated in K. Maniyafushi for the duration of the course. Transport between Malé and Maniyafushi, accommodation and meals will also be arranged for those taking part in the programme.
The Marine Hatchery Skills Development Programme forms part of wider efforts to improve local capacity in specialised areas of fisheries and aquaculture. Reef fish breeding requires technical knowledge in hatchery management, broodstock care, larval rearing and related operational practices, making skills development an important component of sector expansion.
For the Maldives, such training also carries broader economic relevance. Developing aquaculture and marine hatchery capacity can support diversification within the fisheries sector, create new opportunities for individuals interested in marine-based livelihoods and reduce reliance on traditional fishing alone.
The latest intake reflects the government’s continued focus on building human resource capacity in fisheries, particularly in areas that can support long-term sector development and new commercial opportunities.
