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Tuna from Maldives
Gastronomy
... that maldivian cuisine is based on fish, coconut products and spices? One of the most iconic maldivian dishes is fish curry with rice. As a breakfast you will most probably taste Mas huni – a tradiotional mixture of tuna, coconut and onion, usually served with roshi bread.
Traditional Maldivian cuisine – food preparation during local celebrationMaldivian communal meal served on the floor – featuring traditional curry, rice and fish dishesMaldivian chef serving traditional Mas huni made with tuna and coconut
Fishing
... that most of the fishing is still done in the traditional way – by pole and line? Thanks to this extremly gentle method, maldivian fisheries are one of the most sustainable in the world.
Maldivian fisherman holding a red reef fish caught with traditional pole and lineFisherman sitting in a traditional Maldivian boat using pole and line methodSmiling fisherman holding freshly caught tuna in open sea
Underwater
... that the ocean ecosystem in the Maldives consists of more than 1000 fish species? The diving is therefore a trully amazing experience.
Sea turtle among coral reefs – showcasing the rich Maldivian underwater biodiversitySchool of tropical fish representing over 1000 marine species around the MaldivesExotic fish in crystal-clear waters – perfect for diving experiences in the Maldives
Community
... that the traditional music played mainly on drums is called Boduberu? It is still performed at weddings and other family celebrations. Usually it is combined with the traditional Thaara dance.
Traditional Maldivian Boduberu drummers performing during a celebrationPortrait of a Maldivian elder – symbol of community traditions and family celebrationsThaara dance performance with traditional costume during a Maldivian festivity
Nature
... that the highest point in the Maldives is just 2,5 m above the sea level? None of the 1196 islands in 26 coral atolls reaches higher.
Tropical beach and wooden jetty in the Maldives – land barely above sea levelDense palm forest on a low-lying Maldivian island – nature just 2.5 meters above sea levelMaldivian boat floating above shallow coral reefs – highlighting low elevation and marine beauty
Culture
... that the written form of the official language, called Thaana, consists of only 24 letters?
Elderly hand over traditional Maldivian script – Thaana alphabet with 24 lettersTraditional Maldivian procession with men and women – preserving cultural heritage and Thaana scriptMaldivian man reading a historic book written in Thaana
Curated by ZUVAANMASVERIYA – traditional Maldivian fisherman emblem symbolizing heritage and sustainability

Probably the best tuna in the world you can buy in case of quality, price & sustainability.

IPNLF logo supporting sustainable pole-and-line fishing practicesDolphin Safe logo – guarantee of dolphin-friendly fishingMSC certification logo – responsibly sourced seafood

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