Coral Reef Islanders

15/06/2026

Huvadhoo Atoll is more than a place on the map, it is home to unique islands, rich marine ecosystems, and communities with deep connections to nature.

Through Coral Reef Islanders, we explore, document, and share the stories of our islands, creating greater awareness of the natural heritage that surrounds us and the importance of protecting it for future generations.

Secretariat of the Kolamaafushi Council
SDM
MA SERVICES Pvt Ltd
Scubapro
BAUER KOMPRESSOREN
Hussain Sendi Rasheed

11/06/2026

Planting Day 2026 - Maafushi by SDM Farm 🌱

Join us on 13 June 2026 for Maafushi Planting Day and be part of a movement that goes beyond planting trees, it’s about building a greener and more sustainable future for generations to come.

Whether you plant one tree or one hundred, your participation matters.

📍 K. Maafushi
🕕 Morning Session: 6:00 AM
🕓 Afternoon Session: 4:00 PM
🌴 Together for 5 Million Trees

Bring your family, friends, and your love for nature.

Let’s plant today for a better tomorrow.

Organized by SDM Farm in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, Maldives and Energy, ARC Maldives (Advocating Rights of Children), Secret Paradise Maldives, Island Organics Maldives, MA SERVICES Pvt Ltd, Maafushi Council, and Maafushi School, with the support of our valued partners, volunteers, and community members.

Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture
Almaak Maldives Pvt Ltd
The Maldive Kitchen
Suncoral Maldives
Secretariat of the Maafushi Council, Male' Atoll
seefromtheoceans
SLOWTAPE

19/05/2026

“Diving is a beautiful career and passion, but only when safety, discipline, and regulations come first.” 🌊

Veteran diver Sendi, who has trained 1500+ professional divers in the Maldives, speaks on the recent dive incident and the importance of stronger regulations to protect lives underwater.

Hussain Sendi Rasheed

01/05/2026

Here, heritage and luxury exist side by side, one island vibrant with local life, culture, and community… the other a peaceful retreat of overwater villas and refined seclusion. Divided by a lagoon, yet united by the same ocean.

This is the Maldives in perfect harmony. Meemu Atoll 🏝️

30/04/2026

Shaped by the currents. Guided by the ocean. 🌊

Our reefs are more than destinations, they are our heritage, our livelihood, and our responsibility.

This is Huvadhoo Atoll. Raw. Real. Unmatched.

Gtflyfishing
SaltX

20/04/2026

Our reefs, our responsibility 🌊

From Rathafandhoo, Mr. Nizam Ibrahim is showing how communities can be part of restoring what we depend on. Through lavae-based reef restoration, even the smallest coral beginnings are given a chance to grow and rebuild our reefs.

As he continues his PhD to strengthen this method, his work is a reminder that protecting our oceans starts with awareness, action, and local leadership.

14/04/2026

Meleyma, near Kolamaafushi at the gateway of Huvadhoo Atoll 🌊

A natural breeding ground shaped by reef, tides, and currents. Beneath these shallow flats, life moves quietly but constantly, making this area one of the most dynamic ecosystems in the atoll.

It’s also a perfect setting for fly fishing, where skill, patience, and nature come together in one of the Maldives’ most untouched environments.

Gtflyfishing