Gemanafushi Masverin (Fishermen of Gemanafushi) was formed in February 2018 as a non-government organisation in the Maldives. The association aims to promote pole-and-line fishing as well as related fishing activities conducted in the Maldives. Its role includes creating awareness of the sustainable pole-and-line fishery, fishermen education and sharing best-practice, as well as encouraging new generations of locals to seek careers in the sector.