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Q4 2024 From an aerial view the Maldives appears as a dazzling pearl necklace with its scattered islands forming intricate atolls in the Indian Ocean. Yet the true heart of our nation lies beneath the surfaceour extensive and vital reef system. Spanning 4513 square kilometers these reefs are the seventh largest globally sustaining a diverse ecosystem of over 1200 marine species. For our small island nation these pristine waters vibrant marine life and sandy beaches are not just natural treasures but the backbone of our economy.