Electric mobility for tourism: The Maldives plans to deploy up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats under the Navier Network, starting with five vessels later this year, aiming for faster, quieter island transfers and lower emissions with onboard internet via Starlink. Reef restoration tech in resorts: Ventive Hospitality and partners have launched a 3D-printed “Artificial Clay Reef” project at Anantara Dhigu Maldives, installing modular terracotta reef structures near the resort’s coral nursery to support natural coral recovery. Marine damage from fishing gear: A new study warns abandoned tuna fishing gear—especially drifting fish aggregating devices—can smash into coral reefs and harm wildlife even inside marine protected areas, while also pointing to ways to make tuna fishing more sustainable. Climate mobility push: Maldives Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef called for stronger international cooperation and climate financing to support climate-resilient planning and voluntary, carefully managed relocation when needed. Digital payments boost: Maldives Monetary Authority and the government welcomed PayPal’s entry as a step toward more international payment options, with talks also underway with Google on a new project. Scholarships for skills: MMA opened applications for Malaysia-based higher education scholarships, including accounting, Islamic finance, and PhD research tracks. Coral expertise locally: A coral aquaculture expert helped create a new coral exhibit at Utica Zoo, using coral “pruning” fragments to grow new colonies—highlighting practical reef science.