Fishermen Across Maldives Invited to Battle for Top Honors in National Tournament

The Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Marine Resources has opened registration for a nationwide reef fishing tournament to mark World Oceans Day. The tournament will be held on June 19, with teams from all inhabited islands eligible. Only the first 20 eligible teams from the Greater Malé area will secure a spot. Prizes include MVR 30,000 for first place, MVR 25,000 for second, MVR 20,000 for third, and MVR 5,000 for the heaviest catch. Applications must be submitted by 2:00 PM on June 17, 2026. The theme is 'Reimagine: Beyond the World Our Ocean Know, a New Relationship with Our Ocean.' The Ministry emphasized ocean conservation and sustainable use.

The Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Marine Resources has opened registration for a nationwide reef fishing tournament to mark World Oceans Day. The tournament will be held on June 19, with teams from all inhabited islands eligible. Only the first 20 eligible teams from the Greater Malé area will secure a spot. Prizes include MVR 30,000 for first place, MVR 25,000 for second, MVR 20,000 for third, and MVR 5,000 for the heaviest catch. Applications must be submitted by 2:00 PM on June 17, 2026. The theme is 'Reimagine: Beyond the World Our Ocean Know, a New Relationship with Our Ocean.' The Ministry emphasized ocean conservation and sustainable use.

The Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Marine Resources has opened registration for a nationwide reef fishing tournament to mark World Oceans Day. The tournament will be held on June 19, with teams from all inhabited islands eligible. Only the first 20 eligible teams from the Greater Malé area will secure a spot. Prizes include MVR 30,000 for first place, MVR 25,000 for second, MVR 20,000 for third, and MVR 5,000 for the heaviest catch. Applications must be submitted by 2:00 PM on June 17, 2026. The theme is 'Reimagine: Beyond the World Our Ocean Know, a New Relationship with Our Ocean.' The Ministry emphasized ocean conservation and sustainable use.

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