Extensive Dredging Devastates Bait Fishing in Malé Region

The Bodu Kanneli Masveringe Union (BKMU) raised alarms over dredging devastating bait fishing near Malé. The dredger 'Filippo Brunelleschi' is operating near Ihuru Vabbinfaru, a key bait fishing spot, for land reclamation projects including Hulhumalé phase three. The union highlights ecological crisis, with global parallels like Mischief Reef. A Joint Parliamentary Committee will examine the Ras Malé project, focusing on lack of comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment. Deputy Speaker Ahmed Saleem noted that the plan to reclaim 1,153 hectares of Fushidhiggaru lagoon only has an EIA for 29 hectares, suggesting bypassing environmental laws.

The Bodu Kanneli Masveringe Union (BKMU) raised alarms over dredging devastating bait fishing near Malé. The dredger 'Filippo Brunelleschi' is operating near Ihuru Vabbinfaru, a key bait fishing spot, for land reclamation projects including Hulhumalé phase three. The union highlights ecological crisis, with global parallels like Mischief Reef. A Joint Parliamentary Committee will examine the Ras Malé project, focusing on lack of comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment. Deputy Speaker Ahmed Saleem noted that the plan to reclaim 1,153 hectares of Fushidhiggaru lagoon only has an EIA for 29 hectares, suggesting bypassing environmental laws.

The Bodu Kanneli Masveringe Union (BKMU) raised alarms over dredging devastating bait fishing near Malé. The dredger 'Filippo Brunelleschi' is operating near Ihuru Vabbinfaru, a key bait fishing spot, for land reclamation projects including Hulhumalé phase three. The union highlights ecological crisis, with global parallels like Mischief Reef. A Joint Parliamentary Committee will examine the Ras Malé project, focusing on lack of comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment. Deputy Speaker Ahmed Saleem noted that the plan to reclaim 1,153 hectares of Fushidhiggaru lagoon only has an EIA for 29 hectares, suggesting bypassing environmental laws.

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