Ruby, the juvenile Olive Ridley turtle, was found next to our wedding champa tangled in a plastic jute sack, which had become wrapped tightly around her front flipper and neck.

At Gili Veshi, we are often asked how to distinguish between the different types of rays. The main groups are stingrays, eagle rays and manta rays. All are cartilaginous fish closely related to the shark.

So you’ve made the switch from plastic bottles to reusable water bottles. You refuse plastic bags when you go shopping and instead bring a reusable one. You actively request for a straw not to be put in your drink when you order one…… now what?

A floating ball of spines drifts past. This ball of spines is actually the most poisonous fish in the world and is responsible for multiple human fatalities every year. But what are the facts? Should you be worried? No!

The Maldives is a tourist hot spot for dolphin cruises. These majestic animals are found commonly around Gili Lankanfushi and never disappoint with their impressive aerial displays and playful attitude.

As plastic sweeps the globe, Gili Lankanfushi pushes to decrease our impact on the world.

Even with its large size the mobula ray is an elusive animal with the largest brain to body ratio of any fish. It has a complicated classification record and life history, making it not only a mystery to divers and snorkelers, but also researchers

We tried to count the number of individuals, but due to the pace they were moving it was impossible so we estimated a sighting of 125 hatchlings.

After four years, the Coral Lines Project was in need of expansion. Therefore, in May 2018 we added six new metal frames alongside the existing nursery. This will allow us to continue the project into the future without the limitation of space.

At the heart of Gili Lankanfushi is sustainability. We pride ourselves on our care of the environment and our passion for conservation