Maldives: PonteSud – Anita Bosman
The President, via a tweet on Sunday, said the health of our planet begins with the health of our oceans. As such, he stressed that for island nations such as the Maldives, the ocean is not just a resource but a lifeline.
“The health of our planet begins with the health of our oceans. And for island nations like the Maldives, the ocean is not just a resource but a lifeline, sustaining us through fishing, tourism and more,” he said.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu: The Maldivian head of state has called to renew commitment to understand and protect the ocean on World Ocean Day.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has called renew our commitment to understand, respect and protect the ocean that sustains us all as we commemorate World Oceans Day.
The President, via a tweet on Sunday, said the health of our planet begins with the health of our oceans. As such, he stressed that for island nations such as the Maldives, the ocean is not just a resource but a lifeline.
“The health of our planet begins with the health of our oceans. And for island nations like the Maldives, the ocean is not just a resource but a lifeline, sustaining us through fishing, tourism and more,” he said.
Nevertheless, the President stressed that climate change is warming the ocean, shifting fish stocks and eroding our shores.
As such, he called to renew our commitment to understand, respect and protect the ocean that sustains us all as we commemorate World Oceans Day.
While majority of Maldives accounts for the ocean, many researches are conducted to monitor changes to the ocean and marine organisms. In this regard, Maldives has recently begun using ‘Passive Acoustic Monitoring’ (PAM) technology to monitor the underwater environment.
PAM is a technique used to study and observe underwater environments by capturing and analyzing sound. This method allows scientists to gain insights into the behavior and distribution of marine life, as well as assess the effects of human activities like shipping and construction on marine ecosystems.
Due to its ability to provide continuous, noninvasive monitoring, PAM holds significant potential for marine conservation and research in the Maldives, where reef systems are spread across vast areas.
Ministry of Homeland and Technology said PAM was operationalized in the Maldives after completing pilot program. It marks the first time noninvasive technology is used in the Maldives for marine conservation.
In this regard, comparison between data collected from a control site and an affected site will significantly aid in conservation efforts.
