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The Power of Sea Turtle Releases: Why They’re So Special
Sea turtle releases are truly a special moment for us at AMC. Read our blog to hear why they are so meaningful!

Rasheedath Anum
Dec 12, 20244 min read
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5 ways you can help sea turtles!
Green turtle, Photography by Adam Athif Mohamed Sea turtles are ancient creatures that have existed for over 200 million years, and they...

Rasheedath Anum
Nov 28, 20243 min read
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Internships at Atoll Marine Conservation Centre for Maldivian Nationals
Our longest-standing Marine Biology Intern, Anum, tells us what it's like to work at AMC.
Read her testimonial in this blog!

Bennath
Nov 19, 20243 min read
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Clean Up South Asia Week
During the 4th - 10th November, Atoll Marine Centre took part in Clean Up South Asia Week!
Read our blog to find out what we got up to.

Bennath
Nov 15, 20246 min read
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A day in the life of a Marine Biology Intern at Atoll Marine Conservation Centre
Heyy!! My name is Audha. I’m from Naifaru and I work at Atoll Marine Centre as a Marine Biology Intern.I graduated high school in 2022...

Audha Ibrahim
Feb 25, 20242 min read
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Waste Management in Naifaru
Here in Maldives there is no proper waste management, as a result, the majority of waste and plastics are burned in the open, which...

Rasheedhath Anum
Jan 17, 20232 min read
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November 2022 Turtle Updates
This month we have placed a particular focus on enrichment for our turtles, especially those who have buoyancy syndrome, to encourage...
marine502
Dec 2, 20223 min read
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October 2022 Turtle Updates
Cora Cora corporate sponsorship Above: The Cora Cora Maldives executive team and Cora Cora's owner and general manager with their sponsor...

Emma Bailey
Nov 5, 20224 min read
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September 2022 Turtle Updates
Kalo's Release Kalo arrived at AMC on the 27th of July from the Olive Ridley Project where he was firstly admitted in January of 2022 due...
marine502
Oct 16, 20223 min read
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August 2022 Turtle Updates
Turtle admissions Meet Cora Cora was admitted to the centre on the 11/8/2033. Cora is a male Olive Ridley sea turtle. Cora Cora Maldives...

Kayla Rowe
Sep 15, 20224 min read
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Threats to Sea Turtles in the Maldives
There are seven species of sea turtles in the world but only five of these species are found in the Maldives. Turtles are adored for...

Rasheedhath Anum
Aug 21, 20223 min read
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August 2022 AMC Community Updates
Above: Children from the Marine school holiday program with their artwork made from trash This month community outreach and youth...
marine502
Aug 2, 20223 min read
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July admissions and turtle news
Contents Meet Kalo We recently recieved Kalo, from the Olive Ridley Project, as he is a good candidate for the sea cage. He is a very...

Kayla Rowe & Emma Bailey
Jul 31, 20226 min read
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Why you should not keep Sea Turtles as pets
Importance in the ocean Sea turtles are a keystone species, and they play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Turtles...

Emma Bailey
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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June 2022 Centre Updates
Centre updates The last month saw AMC celebrating 'World Ocean's Month'. As a result we had a lot of community based, ocean related...

Kayla Rowe
Jul 8, 20225 min read
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The Push to #SaveOurSharks
By Emily Kian Photo: Amie Williams “I used to fear seeing sharks in the ocean, but now I’m afraid when I don’t see them.” Over a...
marine502
May 15, 20213 min read
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The Long Walk to Sea
This blog highlights a hatchlings journey from nest to sea. It looks at the difficulties they face including natural predators and human...
marine502
Mar 30, 20183 min read
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Nature Club Blog
We restarted Nature Club in July after our turtle festival. The festival was a great way to get involved with the school children again...
marine502
Mar 8, 20183 min read
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The Lost Years
This blog follows on from ‘The long walk to sea’ which followed a turtle’s journey from egg to sea. This time we explore where sea...
marine502
Mar 6, 20182 min read
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