Фотографии, Aishath Naj

Man casting bait to tuna

Aishath Naj — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:36:52 +0300

One crew member throws bait to keep the school in motion, you can see the fresh catch piling up on the side of the boat.

Harvest from above

Aishath Naj — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:32:23 +0300

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From above, the full circle of the Maldivian ecosystem comes alive. Live bait at the surface, seabirds overhead, sharks in the deep, and fishermen handlining skipjack tuna in a timeless, sustainable tradition. Shot on Dji Phantom 4 Pro

Tuna run at sunset

Aishath Naj — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:28:07 +0300

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Golden-hour scene of a tuna fishing crew silhouetted on the boat, spraying water as they work together to bring in the catch.

Airborne

Aishath Naj — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:28:04 +0300

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With a flick of the wrist, skipjack tuna takes flight. One man, one fish, one line.

Moonwalk

Aishath Naj — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:07:53 +0300

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At low tide in the Maldives, Maabaidhoo wetlands reveal a textured surface resembling the moon. Two women cast long shadows across the exposed tidal flats, creating a striking visual contrast between human presence and a fragile coastal landscape. Shot on Dji Phantom 4 Pro

Lifeblood of a Nation

Aishath Naj — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:05:48 +0300

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At sea in the Maldives, fishermen aboard a traditional dhoni carry out pole-and-line tuna fishing, catching skipjack tuna one by one using a sustainable method unique to the islands. With seabirds circling and the sun setting over the open ocean, the image captures a rare moment of balance between people and nature. Shot on Dji Phantom 4 Pro