MaHre Center
The Marine Research and Higher Education Center, in collaboration with the Maldivian Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture aims at blending technology, development and sustainability for the protection of the natural environment and the enhancement of human resources.
Background
The Marine Research and Higher Education Center (#MaRHECenter) was officially opened in January 2009 with the purpose to carry out research and educational activities in the fields of environmental science and marine biology, tourism science and human geography. It also aims to educate as to how to protect this fragile environment and its biodiversity, as well as to use and manage its resources responsibly.
Ocean water and coral reefs are vital for the economy of the Maldives. The two major industries there – fisheries and tourism – rely directly on the health of the marine ecosystem. Population growth, mass tourism, over-fishing and other environmental problems are all having an increasing and dramatic impact on the marine environment.
MaRHE Center, in collaboration with the Maldivian Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture aims at blending technology, development and sustainability for the protection of the natural environment and the enhancement of human resources.
Having heard about the success of the MARRS Method, the team at MaRHE installed 90 reef stars in 2019 as part of an educational and community engagement program. Since then, Dr Inga Dehnert has been formally trained in the MARRS Method and has been able to utilize that learning to improve their site at MaRHE and continue it’s successful program.
To learn more, visit: MaRHE Center
