Maldives Amplifies Marine Conservation With New Protections for Whale Sharks, Sea Turtles

Outgoing President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih enacted regulations protecting whale sharks under the Environmental Protection and Preservation Act, moving away from the Fisheries Act. The Environment Ministry also instituted new rules for sea turtles, mandating a six-foot distance and prohibiting feeding and disruptive behaviors. These measures reflect commitment to marine biodiversity, following IUCN's classification of whale sharks as endangered since 2016.

Outgoing President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih enacted regulations protecting whale sharks under the Environmental Protection and Preservation Act, moving away from the Fisheries Act. The Environment Ministry also instituted new rules for sea turtles, mandating a six-foot distance and prohibiting feeding and disruptive behaviors. These measures reflect commitment to marine biodiversity, following IUCN's classification of whale sharks as endangered since 2016.

Outgoing President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih enacted regulations protecting whale sharks under the Environmental Protection and Preservation Act, moving away from the Fisheries Act. The Environment Ministry also instituted new rules for sea turtles, mandating a six-foot distance and prohibiting feeding and disruptive behaviors. These measures reflect commitment to marine biodiversity, following IUCN's classification of whale sharks as endangered since 2016.

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