Maldives to host international seafood day

The government will hold an international seafood day next year to highlight the Maldivian fisheries sector, President Mohamed Nasheed announced on Fisherman’s Day last week.

Speaking at a function on the island of Ihavandhoo in Thiladhunmathi atoll, the president also announced the sector would be opened up to private investment, particularly aquaculture.

The sector had been badly affected by the ailing economy, rising fuel prices and declining catches during the past year, Nasheed said.