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My hope and prayers are with the Finnish team, together with @33Rifshan Mohamed Rifshan and everyone involved in the recovery efforts, are able to finally bring some closure to the families affected by this tragedy. Insha Allah Now get some rest or sleep that is enough clout chasing for the past two days. It is not going to help anyone at this moment. The friends and families of the fallen divers, including their fellow teammates, are mourning. The very least one can do is show compassion. This is not about any one individual; it is about families who have lost their loved ones.

SAMPA the Maldives’ largest Marine Protected Area. @MoTmv @MoEnvmv @Thoriqibrahim FYI this is today! South Ari Atoll remains chaotic, poorly regulated, and weakly enforced. For investors and operators, this is unacceptable. Stake holder Meetings mean nothing without enforcement and accountability. Without real action, another fatality is not a matter of if but when.

🚨@presidencymv @MMuizzu Reopening gulper shark fisheries disregards the advice of over 50 Scientists a decision that undermines evidence based policy and the Maldives’ global reputation. You are about to target a Critically Endangered species listed by @IUCN and risk 15 years of Shark Sanctuary Status. Science and sustainability must guide national policy!🇲🇻 @presidencymv @MMuizzu If you approve this, it risks legitimizing the already active black market for shark and rays products making illegal trade easier to disguise as “legal” catch.A dangerous step backward.This is just a ticket for loopholes and shady business to operate,nothing good will come out of this! Let’s not jeopardize our dive and tourism fairs Tourism earns billions annually it’s the lifeline that keeps the Maldives afloat. #SaveTheSanctuary

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50 scientists 60+ organisations urge Maldives 🇲🇻 @presidencymv @MFORmv to stop plans to reopen gulper shark fishing.Gulper sharks declined by 97% no signs of recovery, listed Endangered on @IUCN list #HimaayathunNafaa Proposal violates the Fisheries Act lacks stock data, transparency & stakeholder consultation. Reopening risks breaching @CITES rules & could trigger export bans.Would harm tourism, tuna fisheries, and Maldives’ Shark Sanctuary reputation. The Call: •Suspend plans immediately •Ensure transparent, inclusive consultation •Reaffirm commitment to the 2010 Shark Sanctuary @ResilientReefs @Bluemarinef @MoTmv @padiaware @PADI

🚨 Maldives Shark Sanctuary at Risk! The gov plans to allow gulper shark exploitation from Nov 1, a move that would end Maldives’ long-standing shark sanctuary status and open the door to trading other shark species. This is a step backward for an ocean-dependent tourism nation like ours. Come hang out and help build momentum for our petition at Lakudhi Jetty tomorrow7:00am 24th! 🦈🌊 Join us to sign the #SharkPetition keep the Maldives Shark Sanctuary alive! #SaveTheSanctuary #HimaayathunNafaa #Maldives @Bluemarinef @miyaru_org @ResilientReefs

16 years ago today, President @MohamedNasheed and the Cabinet of the Maldives held the world’s first Underwater Cabinet Meeting at Girifushi Island Lagoon. They signed “SOS from the Frontline,” calling on world leaders to cut carbon emissions to a safe level of 350 ppm @350 The event was covered by Reuters, BBC, CNN and other global outlets, and remains cited by @NOAA and @NatGeo as a historic symbol of climate advocacy. Behind the Scenes photo The men and women from @diversmv and @MNDF_Official, together with many others, worked for months to make the Maldives’ world-first Underwater Cabinet Meeting possible. Their teamwork and precision turned a bold idea into history. #Maldives #UnderwaterCabinet #ClimateAction #350ppm

PADI and the PADI AWARE Foundation have written to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu urging the Maldives to uphold its shark sanctuary and stop plans to reopen gulper shark fisheries. @PADI @padiaware @presidencymv @MMuizzu @MoTmv @Thoriqibrahim