In this study we intend to show that fish in the vicinity are contaminated with pollutants through
potential leachates from the waste disposal site are currently there are no proper waste management
system in place at Thilafushi waste disposal site. Contaminated by leachates accumulated (bio
accumulation) in marine organism, are a recognized delivery system for chemicals such as mercury
which may cause a range of negative impacts on human health, including cancer, suppressed
immune function and endocrine disruption.
The results of the study will be shared with all relevant stakeholders especially with Maldives Food
and Drug Authority and Environmental protection Agency who are the regulator of the food health
and environmental health respectively. The finding of the study will be also published in a peer
reviewed journal to establish the credibility of the findings. The findings will also assist the
national regulators and policy makers to setup national standards for environmental and food health
with due consideration given to local level of harmful contaminants. The findings will also be
shared through NGO website as public has the right to know the quality of the environment and
food they eat.