The government has invited interested candidates to join the marine hatchery skills development programme.
This training programme aligns with President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's youth development roadmap, which focuses on the establishment of hatcheries and the development of aquaculture skills among the youth. The training aims to develop mariculture expertise while fostering additional income and employment opportunities for communities across the Maldives.
The programme is being implemented by the Maldives Marine Research Institute with support from the World Bank-funded Transform Project. It seeks to develop local technical expertise necessary for introducing and advancing a mariculture industry in the Maldives.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources said the programme is scheduled to be held from 18 to 30 October in Maaniyaafushi, Kaafu Atoll.
According to the Ministry, the programme is limited to a maximum of 15 participants where food, accommodation in Maaniyaafushi and travel will be borne by the government.
Prospective candidates are invited to submit their applications by 2:00pm on 30 September to be considered for the programme.
The bi-annual course programme covers aquaculture systems, live feed production, and techniques for culturing grouper, sea cucumber, and pearl oysters. Additionally, it includes the identification of diseases affecting cultured species and methods for disease prevention.