Fisheries Governance: India unveiled an AI-driven roadmap for fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance, using AI, satellite links and digital traceability to curb illegal fishing and improve seafood quality—regional talks included the Maldives and Sri Lanka. Marine Safety: Maldives cave diving tragedy continues to raise alarms after five Italian divers died at Vaavu Atoll; reports say permissions for deeper dives existed, but investigators are still clarifying depth, equipment and navigation failures. Trade & Exports: UK tariff suspension on Maldivian fish products could double exports, with fisheries making up about 90% of Maldivian exports to the UK; officials cite strong demand for sustainably caught pole-and-line tuna. Ocean Conservation Tourism: Grand Park Kodhipparu launched “Summer Lagoon Living” for longer, reef-focused stays timed with World Oceans Day, pushing guests to engage more consciously with marine life. Skills & Jobs: Four Seasons Maldives marked 25 years of its Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme, graduating 1,058 Maldivians and selecting a new class of 84 for 2027. Energy Tech (Regional): A UK wind startup says its “Edge Wind Tech” turbine could be deployed in coastal and complex environments, with planned testing that includes the Maldives.