Two biodiverse lagoons in Male' atoll now protected

The government has decided to protect two large lagoons in Kaafu atoll, namely Bodu Hithi Thila and Okkobe Thila. These lagoons, rich in marine life, are popular spots among divers and tourists.

According to the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, these two lagoons were protected under the Biodiversity Offset Plan, a compensation for environmental damage caused by the Gulhi Falhu reclamation project.