Second Basic Mariculture Course Concludes Under Marine Hatchery Skills Development Programme

MV+ News Desk | November 1, 2025
Photo: Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources

The 2nd Basic Mariculture Course conducted under the Marine Hatchery Skills Development Programme has successfully concluded, with certificates presented to the participants at a ceremony held in Maniyafushi, Kaafu Atoll.

The training was organised with support from the World Bank-funded Transforming Fisheries Sector Management in South-West Indian Ocean Region and Maldives Project, which seeks to strengthen national capacity, promote innovation, and encourage sustainable growth in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. The programme was conducted from 18 to 30 October and focused on building technical expertise in mariculture.

A total of ten participants completed the 12-day course, which covered 11 training modules. These included aquaculture systems, live food cultivation, fish biology, marine aquaculture, breeding of sea cucumbers, Maldive anemone fish, and nacre, as well as seaweed cultivation, disease prevention, and environmental protection in mariculture.

The Ministry of Fisheries stated that the course aims to strengthen the Maldives’ mariculture sector by creating new income and employment opportunities in the atolls and supporting diversification of the national economy.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Regional Hub Manager Mohammed Sulaiman highlighted the importance of developing the mariculture sector and providing opportunities for individuals interested in the field.

Participants of the course reported gaining valuable knowledge and hands-on experience in various aspects of mariculture through the training.

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