World Environment Day, commemorated each year on 5th June is being celebrated prominently with community spirit in R. Meedhoo this year. [MORE]
 
“Green Leaf” award, the most prestigious award in recognition to the outstanding work undertaken towards protection and preservation of environment was awarded to the friendly people of Japan and the Daily Newspaper Haveeru today. [MORE]
New sites declared as protected areas

Under the Environment Protection and Preservation Act of Maldives (Law Number 4/93), the following sites have been designated as protected areas from the 14th of June 2006. These sites have been mainly protected for long term conservation of biodiversity and the preservation of natural environmental habitats.

1. Baa Atoll’s Olhugiri and surrounding environment including its reefs and lagoons
Olhugiri is the natural habitat of the protected sea bird, Great Frigate. The island is also a breeding site for turtles and natural habitat of the mangroves which are threatened species throughout the country.

2. Ga Hithaadhoo and the surrounding environment including its reefs and lagoons

Hithadhoo is the natural habitat of the protected Lesser Frigate Bird.

3. ADh Hurasdhoo and the surrounding environment including its reefs and lagoons.
Hurasdhoo has unique geomorphological formation and a fragile environment which calls for its preservation.

4. Mangrove Habitat of K. Huraa
Mangroves are a threatened species throughout the country and do not exist within the region of Male’. In addition to its mangrove, surrounding the site is also a natural habitat for variety of trees and other living organisms. The mangrove area of K. Huraa is also an educational and nature spot for students and tourists.

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