The Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources has officially announced applications for the 4th batch of its "Marine Hatchery Skills Development Program."
According to the Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources, the program is organized jointly with the Maldives Marine Research Institute (MMRI) under the World Bank-assisted TRANSFORM Project. The 14-day basic mariculture course will be held at the Maniyafushi Research and Training Facility from October 31 to November 12, 2026.
Designed for 15 participants, the Fisheries Ministry confirmed that the training program covers key operational sectors, including:
Aquaculture Systems & Breeding: Fundamentals of aquaculture systems, live feed production, and hatchery protocols for grouper, sea cucumber, and endemic clownfish.
Pearl & Seaweed Culture: Culture techniques for pearl oysters and theoretical modules on seaweed farming.
Health & Environmental Protection: Identification and prevention of aquatic species diseases, along with environmental safeguards.
The Ministry verified that MMRI will fully cover logistics, including round-trip transport between Male' and Maniyafushi, accommodation, and meals for all selected participants.
According to official news from the Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources, interested applicants must submit completed forms with an ID card copy to MMRI or via email to info@mmri.gov.mv before 14:00 hrs on October 18, 2026. Slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
