Maldives environment

Despite being surrounded by ocean, Maldivian islands have freshwater supplies thanks to underground freshwater …

The coconut tree has long supported Maldivian island life, providing food, building materials, and …

Islands have vanished from the Maldivian map – claimed by the tides and time. …

Long before the first islanders arrived, coral polyps were already at work, building the …

Calm, elegant, and ever-watchful – the grey heron, or Maakanaa, is one of the …

The Maldives’ flora thrives in salty, sunlit islands. From coconut palms to breadfruit and …

Seagrass meadows may not be as famous as coral reefs, but they are vital …

Mangroves in the Maldives are more than coastal trees – they are protectors of …