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The Edition | 1 hour, 26 minutes ago | neutral

Police begin work in monitoring AA. Atoll protected area

Police have begun collaborating with the Environmental Regulatory Authority's rangers to monitor and patrol the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) at AA. Atoll, known for whale sharks and rays. The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology announced the partnership to strengthen protection efforts. The ministry appealed to all parties to follow the management plan, including vessel registration, guides, informing rangers, using flags, and installing propeller guards by June 30. SAMPA was designated a protected area in 2009, covering the north west reef of ADh. Rangali to the outer reefs of AA. Dhigurah. A fatal speedboat accident last year led to the mandatory propeller guard requirement.

PSM News | 9 hours, 8 minutes ago | positive

Police join rangers to strengthen SAMPA protection

The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy announced that police will patrol the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) alongside rangers to strengthen enforcement. SAMPA is the largest marine protected area in the Maldives and a key site for year-round whale shark sightings. A Tech-for-Nature project has been launched to use modern technology and real-time communication to improve management, protect whale sharks, and balance conservation with tourism. Rangers will receive digital monitoring equipment. The project aims to achieve IUCN Green List certification. All users must comply with management rules, including vessel registration, using guides, and sharing live location.

The Edition | 18 hours, 8 minutes ago | neutral

Police begin work in monitoring AA. Atoll protected area

Police have begun working with Environmental Regulatory Authority (ERA) rangers to monitor and patrol the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) in AA. Atoll, known for whale sharks and rays. The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology announced the collaboration, emphasizing enforcement of the management plan, which requires registered vessels, guides, notifying rangers, using flags, and installing propeller guards by June 30. SAMPA was designated a protected area in 2009, covering reefs from ADh. Rangali to AA. Dhigurah. A fatal speedboat accident last year prompted mandatory propeller guards.