Nationwide Offshore FAD Network Targeted for February Completion
Maldives installs record 99 fish aggregating devices, prioritizing repairs and a 2027 offshore network.
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Fisheries
Seven Ice Plants Scheduled to Begin Operations by End of 2026
Government to open seven ice plants by end 2026, easing fishing communities' shortages.
Fisheries Ministry Opens Registration for Third Marine Hatchery Skills Development Programme
Fisheries Ministry opens applications for third marine hatchery training programme at Maniyafushi, capped fifteen participants.
Deadline Set for Unregistered Fishing Vessels to Secure Fuel Subsidies, Ministry States
Maldives sets 2026 deadline for fishing vessels to register for subsidised fuel access.
Skipjack Tuna Prices Rise in Maldives as Seasonal Catch Scarcity Drives Market Demand
Skipjack tuna prices rise to MVR 21 amid seasonal catch scarcity across Maldives.
Fisheries Ministry Plans Four Annual Mariculture Training Courses
Maldives expands mariculture training from two to four annual courses under presidential directive.
UK Duty Suspension Boosts Competitive Local Market, Says Fisheries Minister
UK tuna tariff suspension creates competitive Maldivian fish market, boosting local fishermen's prices significantly.
Maldives Fish Exports Plunge 62% to 16,991 Tonnes in First Half of 2026
Maldives fish exports plunged 62% in early 2026, driven by sharply lower fish catches.
Fishermen Seek Higher Purchase Prices and Easier Access to Ice
Maldivian fishermen demand higher fish prices, fuel subsidies and better ice access amid mounting losses.
Gov’t Works to Link Reef Fishermen Directly with Resorts
Government develops direct fisherman-resort sales links and yellowfin tuna processing facility to boost local fish…
Gov’t Has Halted MIFCO Fish Purchase Subsidy, Says Fisheries Minister
Government has halted MIFCO fish purchase subsidies, focusing instead on value-added processing and capacity.
Five Island Ice Plants Operational as Government Plans 15 More
The government is moving to expand fish storage and processing capacity across the Maldives, as…
Marine Hatchery Training Opens for Second Intake
A new training opportunity in reef fish breeding has been opened as the government works…
Gov’t Aims to Sustain MVR 20 Fish Purchase Price, President Says
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said the government aims to maintain the fish purchase price…
Maldives and Türkiye Move to Advance Agriculture and Fisheries Cooperation
The Maldives and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in agriculture and fisheries,…
Fishermen Receive MVR 31 Million as May Fish Weigh-Ins Decline
The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Limited (MIFCO) has released more than MVR 31 million to…
Sustainable Fisheries Key to UK Tariff Suspension, Says President
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said the United Kingdom’s decision to eliminate tariffs on fish exports…
Maldives Calls for Stronger Support for SIDS in Fisheries Governance
The Maldives has called for international fisheries governance to better reflect the circumstances of small…
Maldives Calls for Fair Regional Approach to Tuna Sustainability
Minister of Fisheries, Agriculture, and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam has said the Maldives continues to…
Maldives Takes Centre Stage in Indian Ocean Tuna Talks
The Maldives’ role in regional fisheries management is set to come into sharper focus as…
Subsidised Fuel for Fishermen Now Available Across 13 Locations
Subsidised fuel for fishermen is now available in 13 locations across the Maldives, as the…
Government Expands RSW Loan Scheme as USD 3.44 Million Disbursed to Fishing Vessels
Efforts to modernise the Maldives’ fisheries sector have gained traction as millions of dollars in…
Maldives Promotes Fisheries Sector at Global Seafood Marketplace in Barcelona
The Maldives has used an international industry platform in Barcelona to position its fisheries sector…
Lawmakers Support Marine Protection Measures While Raising Oversight Concerns
Parliament has moved a step closer to reshaping how the Maldives manages its marine resources,…