Trained in Marine Biology @BangorUni, Wildlife & conservation biology @CDUni. Reef fish, Fisheries research, rstat and Dataviz, GIS.
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Hoping to produce more Maldives #Datavisualization in 2022. Here is one I made last year, experimenting a #dataviz type to depict island distributions and associated features. Showing >1k islands spread over 850km with all these info on a map makes it too cluttered. #RStats
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"Ultimately, the legacy we leave behind will not be measured solely by the studies published or the projects completed, but by the students and young professionals we inspire to carry the torch forward. By investing in local scientific talent today, we are building a stronger scientific community and ensuring that future generations are equipped to protect the Maldives' greatest natural asset: our marine environment." - Minister Ahmed Shiyam
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“I am particularly encouraged by the increasing number of Maldivian authors represented in this years’ abstracts and as always, by the strong representation of women and youth in this field. These are encouraging signs that the future of marine science in the Maldives is bright. We remain committed to creating an enabling environment that fosters scientific excellence, innovation and collaboration.” - Minister Ahmed Shiyam
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Great news for British shoppers and Maldivian fishermen. The UK is suspending tariffs on tuna, helping bring prices down in the UK while opening better market access for Maldivian tuna. A win for affordability and sustainable tuna, caught one fish at a time. 🎣🐟
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Announcing the Sixth Maldives Marine Science Symposium (MMSS 2026), the nation’s leading marine science forum, happening 4–5 August 2026 in Malé!
This fully in-person event brings together researchers, students & stakeholders to share insights on the Maldivian marine environment.
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ދުނިޔޭގެ ކަނޑުތަކުގެ ދުވަސް ފާހަގަކުރުމަށް ބާއްވުން ހާއްސަ ޕެނަލް ޑިސްކަޝަންގެ ތެރެއިން.
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🚨NEW IN @PNASNews🚨
We evaluated the distribution and drivers of aesthetic value in reef fish assemblages worldwide! MPAs enhance aesthetic value and tropical developing countries have the greatest potential conservation benefits!
doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2415931…
@ReefLifeSurvey
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🎉Congrats to our colleagues from @MMRI_Maldives who have successfully tested our portable aquaculture system ReefSeed, which is designed to aid coral restoration.
Learn more: aims.gov.au/information-cent…
@CSIRO @CORDAP_
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Thank you, @KevinDeBruyne 👑
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MMRI had the privilege of hosting an inspiring session with Dr. Charles Anderson! He shared valuable insights into the history of marine research in the Maldives, leaving our team motivated to advance local marine research with renewed passion and purpose.
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We’re hiring!
If you’re passionate about pelagic fisheries, reef-based fisheries, coral reefs, or ETP (Endangered, Threatened, and Protected) species research, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send us your application by 15th May.
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ޤައުމީ ކުޑަކުދިންގެ ދުވަސް ފާހަގަކުރުމުގެ ގޮތުން ފިޝަރީޒް ރެކްރިއޭޝަން ކުލަބުން އިސްނަގައިގެން ކުރިއަށް ގެންދިޔަ ޚާއްޞަ ޙަރަކާތްތަކުގައި ވަޒީރު އަޙްމަދު ޝިޔާމް ބައިވެރިވެވަޑައިގަތުން.
#UfaaveriKudhin
#HappyChildren
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#NewSpeciesAlert - 𝐻𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑠 𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑜𝑠𝑎𝑖, a new species of hamlet is described from the coral reefs in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. #Serranidae
🔓 mapress.com/zt/article/view/…
ALT Puebla, O., Aguilar-Perera, A., Helmkampf, M., Robertson, D.R., Estapé, C.J., Estapé, A.M. & Domínguez-Domínguez, O. (2025) 𝐻𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑠 𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑜𝑠𝑎𝑖 sp. nov. (Teleostei: Serranidae), a new hamlet on coral reefs in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. Zootaxa, 5618 (4), 509–524. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5618.4.3
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Updates from the ReefSeed project funded by CORDAP! Check below what the team is doing in the Maldives!
Minister Shiyam inaugurated the "ReefSeed project" activities in the Maldives during the ReefSeed Demonstration Day. This initiative is a collaboration between the @MMRI_Maldives , @aims_gov_au , and @CSIRO , is funded by the @CORDAP_ .
This project exemplifies the power of international partnerships and shared commitment to protecting the environment for future generations.
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The ReefSeed Demonstration Day was inaugurated by Minister of @MFORmv , Ahmed Shiyam, marking a major step forward in reef restoration research and development in the Maldives.
ReefSeed is a collaboration between MMRI, @aims_gov_au , @CSIRO and @CORDAP_
#ReefSeed
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Breaking news from Sydney Harbour! The first-ever mainland Australian record of a Darkvent Leatherjacket (Thamnaconus analis) was identified thanks to the sharp eyes of our @AustralasianFishes community. inaturalist.org/projects/aus… #MarineBiology #CitizenScience #FishesOfAustralia
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of our DDG for Mariculture Research, Hassan Shakeel. A pioneer in mariculture, he dedicated 40 years to MMRI, mentoring many and shaping the field.
May Allah (SWT) grant him Jannatul Firdaus and give strength to his family and loved ones.
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The first many-analysts study in ecology is finally published! 🥳🙌
300+ coauthors and 5+ years, this was a massive effort by @Elliot_Gould_ @HannahSFraser @TimParker88 and co.
Open access 👉 bmcbiol.biomedcentral.com/ar…
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Over the last two days, 15 field samplers from six major tuna landing sites were trained on data collection protocols to gather fishery and tuna length frequency data. MMRI is working with MSPEA to enhance efforts in collecting scientific data from tuna fisheries.
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A western disturbance will bring rain & mountain snow to northern #Afghanistan, northern #Pakistan & northwest #India Wednesday into the weekend. Scattered rains, some heavy, will return to #SriLanka & southern #India around midweek.
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Meet Chromis abadhah! A new deep-reef species of "Nilamehi" from the Maldives described in collaboration with @calacademy funded by @ROLEX Perpetual Planet Initiative. Congrats to our colleague @BappuNajeeb for his work in this addition to our inventory of local marine life.
Meet Chromis abadhah, a new species from the Maldives that our team just described in collaboration with @MMRI_Maldives! The name abadhah means ‘perpetual’ in Dhivehi, to recognize @ROLEX Perpetual Planet initiative, which funded our work there. forbes.com/sites/grrlscienti…