Yusuf Rilwan | EPA

Basheer | EPA

Ahmed Basheer is a marine conservation practitioner currently working as a Field Officer on a coral restoration project implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency (ERA) of the Maldives. In this role, he oversees and conducts in-water fieldwork, coral restoration activities, and monitoring surveys, supporting the planning and implementation of science-based reef rehabilitation efforts. He has extensive experience in coral reef monitoring, ship-grounding impact assessments, environmental monitoring, and community- and stakeholder-based conservation initiatives across the Maldives. His background includes work with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Maldives, USAID-supported climate adaptation projects, and international conservation programmes, with a strong focus on applied field science and practical reef management.

Mohamed Aiman | EPA

Hussain Sufran | EPA

Hashim Nabeel | EPA

Hussain Joodh Niyaz | EPA

Ahmed Leevan | EPA

Aishath Sarah Hashim | MMRI

Yashmi Mohamed

Since she joined the Maldives Marine Research Institute, she has been interested in learning more about the ocean and was fascinated by how much there is still left undiscovered. Getting to participate in the PAM training was one of the key experiences from her time working here. Although she hadn't studied Marine Science, she was keen on understanding the world under the sea, and this workshop was a doorway that initiated this wish.

Minha Ismail | MNU

23-year-old marine science undergraduate, currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in the Maldives National University. Working at MMRI as an assistant marine research officer monitoring and researching coral reefs.

Aminath Aika Faisal | MNU

20-year-old marine science student, currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in the Maldives National University. Working at MMRI as an assistant marine research officer monitoring pelagic fishery.

Joodh Karim | MNU

23-year-old student taking bachelor's degree in marine biology at the Maldives National University. Currently a dive master and working at CDE consulting as Junior Analyst, assisting in data collection for the development of EIAs.

Azim Mustaq | Individual

Aladin Pakbara | Crossroads Maldives

Senior Specialist – Sustainable Development at Crossroads Maldives, specializing in marine biodiversity conservation, awareness program development, and sustainable marine area management to support sustainable tourism