Fisheries

Longline fishing poses danger to shark sanctuary, scientists warn

2024-08-21T14:19:00

Shark sanctuary

Maldivian government urged to reconsider the reopening of ’destructive fishery’

International scientists have expressed concerns on the issuing of new licenses for longline fishing in the Maldives and have called on the Maldivian government to consider the serious ecological, economic, and reputational ramifications of reopening the fishery. 

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