Thank you to HEP Ibu Solih for attending the Maldives Coral Institute’s Coral Festival in Thulusdhoo. I was very honored and pleased that he joined us, and a group of world class coral scientists and ocean experts in Thulusdhoo for the Maldives Coral Institute’s first workshop and festival. We engaged in talks on a work plan for the Institute, and new policy ideas to better protect our coral reefs.