State declares 4 eco-rich sites in Addu as protected areas

The state, on Tuesday, declared four environmentally rich sites in Addu Atoll as protected areas under the Environmental Protection and Preservation Act.

The Ministry of Environment announced that the areas protected from September 22 onwards are 'Kudakandu' area in Addu's lagoon, 'Maakilhi' and 'Fehele kilhi' in Hithadhoo, 'Maafishi Kilhi' (Keyvakaa Gon’do) in Hulhudhoo and 'Mathi kilhi' at the intersection of Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo.