Hanifaru
Known as Vandhumaafaru-adi to the local community, Hanifaru is a bay like lagoon located in Baa Atoll (a Northern Atoll in Maldives). During the south-west monsoon huge groups of Manta Rays congregate at this spot during times of plankton accumulation. Mantas could be found here in over a hundred at times and they are often joined by Whale Sharks. This is indeed a spectacular site to see. The south-west monsoon is from April to November.
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.
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