Minister Ahmed Shiyam Inaugurates the "Reef Seed Project" in the Maldives - K. Maniyafushi.

Minister Ahmed Shiyam officially inaugurated the Reef Seed Project activities during the Reef Seed Demonstration Day in the Maldives at K. Maniyafushi. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving the Maldives Marine Research Institute, the Australian Institute of Marine Science, and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), with funding provided by the Coral Research & Development Accelerator Platform (CORDAP).

Minister Ahmed Shiyam highlighted President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s strong commitment to fostering a research-focused society, which plays a key role in advancing sustainable marine conservation efforts.

Minister Ahmed Shiyam, further emphasized that the future of our coral reefs lies in our hands, stating that the actions we take today will determine the health of our marine ecosystems tomorrow.

The Reef Seed Project represents a major milestone in reef restoration research and development within the Maldives. It clearly demonstrates the strength of international collaboration and a shared commitment to protecting marine environments for the benefit of future generations.