Maldivian Aquanauts announced

01/09/2022

The names of ten Maldivian marine scientists leading first descents in high-tech submersibles to explore Maldives’ unknown deep ocean have been announced:

The Maldivian marine scientists:

Shafiya Naeem, Director General, Maldives Marine Research Institute (MMRI)
Mohamed Ahusan, Senior Research Officer, MMRI
Fathimath Hana Amir, Marine Biologist, MMRI
Dr. Ahmed Riyaz Jauharee, Senior Scientific Officer, MMRI
Mohamed Shimal, Marine Biologist, MMRI
Hussain Moosa, Assistant Marine Research Officer, MMRI
Hussein Zahir, President, Small Island Research Group (SIRG)
Aminath Shaha Hashim, Maldives Programme Manager, Blue Marine Foundation & Chairperson of NGO, Maldives Resilient Reefs.
Aleef Abdulla Naseem, Marine Biologist, Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Further Aquanaut tbd

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