CNA visited the popular tourist destination to find out how it has been affected by climate change and human activities, like plastic pollution.
New: You can now listen to articles.MALDIVES: A decade ago, Maldivian fishermen like Ahmad Ashfam did not have to venture far to secure a bountiful catch.
Fishing is the second-largest industry in the Maldives, a tiny island nation famed for its pristine beaches and crystal-clear blue waters. “So, if the sea is rough, if the weather is bad, then that will definitely problems them returning back to the base or to their home island.” In the face of climate change, fishermen have learned to embrace sustainable fishing practices, while relying on technology to chart a new course forward. But every day at sea remains a gamble for these guardians of the sea.
They also play a key role in Maldives’ economy by supporting its main industries of fishery and tourism.Scientists and locals are working together to find ways to protect and restore the reefs, which are already showing signs of bleaching this year despite the country not being in its hottest period.
“We put the frames in places where there may not be coral already, so that they can start to grow a reef there and help the coral reef to stay healthy in this area,” Ms Keen added.Meanwhile, another environmental issue has plagued the Maldives islands – plastic pollution.
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