Classes for the third batch of the Marine Hatchery Skills Development Program began today at K. Maniyafushi.
The training program is jointly conducted by the Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources and the Maldives Marine Research Institute (MMRI) under the World Bank-funded TRANSFORM project.
The course commenced today at the K. Maniyafushi Research and Training Facility with 15 participants and will run through October 22, 2026. All expenses for the participants, including transport, accommodation, and food, are fully covered by MMRI.
Participants will gain practical skills in breeding and rearing high-value marine and reef species. The practical training will focus on groupers, sea cucumbers, and clownfish, alongside pearl oyster culture and seaweed farming.
