Shark Fishing Ban: a step forward

On March 1st of this year, the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture has banned shark fishing in all Atolls of Maldives. The range extends to 12 nautical miles from the edge of each atoll. This step was taken so as to protect the reef shark stock of the country which has now declined to a serious level.

Mar 02, 2009 | Categories: Biodiversity & Conservation | Tags: Baa Atoll, Diving, Hanifaru, Maldives, Marine Protected Area, MPA, Protect the Sharks, Rays, Salt Water People, Scuba Diving, Underwater, Whale Shark, Zim | Leave A Comment »