Vattaru declared protected site

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The government has designated V. Vattaru and its surrounding area as a protected site, according to a gazette notice issued on Tuesday by the Ministry of Environment. The notice revises the original protected‑area designation issued on 21 October 1999. Vattaru is a geographical atoll located between Vaavu and Meemu Atolls. The island itself covers 1.4 hectares, while the protected area spans