What was regarded as the lifeblood of the country of the Maldives?

A homemade bomb has exploded in a busy park in the capital of the Maldives, Male, injuring 12 tourists. A government spokesman Mohamed Shareef said it was taking the attack very seriously as tourism was the lifeblood of the Maldives.
Question: What was regarded as the lifeblood of the Maldives?

The latest research shows some birds will head towards the Mediterranean and southern Europe. Other flocks will travel towards Germany, Britain and Ireland. It’s possible they could carry the bird flu virus with them: and the ornithologists say health officials in Europe should be monitoring the wild birds and preparing to deal with any outbreaks of disease, because if bird flu infects humans, it is in many cases fatal.
Question: Who should be monitoring the wild birds and preparing to tackle disease outbreaks?