Environmental Protection

Protected Areas of Maldives

Fishing, sand mining, removal of stones, collecting shells and littering are banned and punishable by law in protected areas. Bait fishing and shallow trolling outside of the core zones are allowed, as well as swimming, snorkelling, diving and picnics.

Protected Marine Species

Protected Birds of the Maldives

1993

UNDER THE ACT 4/93

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
AND PRESERVATION ACT OF
MALDIVES

Forbidden by law to sell,
trade, and/or harm

Protected Birds of the Maldives

1993

UNDER THE ACT 4/93

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION ACT OF MALDIVES

Forbidden by law to sell, trade, and/or harm