Mandatory propeller guards and registration for vessels entering South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA)
The Maldivian government is implementing strict new regulations for vessels operating in the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA), the largest protected marine area in the Maldives. Effective after the 30th of this month, boats will be prohibited from entering SAMPA without official registration and installed propeller guards. The sweeping regulatory changes follow a comprehensive […]
World Environment Day: How Maldives became a global leader in sustainable tourism – and what comes next
On a nation of low-lying coral islands, sustainability is not a marketing strategy. It is a necessity. As the world marks World Environment Day on June 5, the Maldives stands as one of the tourism industry’s most compelling sustainability success stories. Over the past two decades, the country has transformed itself from a luxury beach […]
Shark Expedition Fuvahmulah launches freediving with tiger sharks, led by marine biologist Andriana Fragola
Shark Expedition Fuvahmulah, renowned for its world-class scuba diving encounters, has announced an exciting expansion: the chance to freedive with tiger sharks in the Maldives’ southernmost atoll. Fuvahmulah, often hailed as the “Tiger Shark Capital of the World,” is the only place on the planet where year-round encounters with tiger sharks are virtually guaranteed. With […]
Exclusive Interview: Sonu Shivdasani, founder and CEO of the Soneva Group
As Soneva Fushi celebrates its 20th anniversary, Sonu Shivdasani speaks about the brand’s success over the past two decades.
