The Maldives
Simply hearing the name of the Maldives creates visions in the mind of beautiful, soft sand beaches lined with tall coconut trees overlooking idyllic turquoise lagoons. Tourism is the number 1 economic activity in this Indian Ocean chain of atolls.
The Maldives attracts couples looking for romantic luxury vacations, families on beach holidays, and scuba divers seeking to explore the extraordinary underwater world and its myriad inhabitants. The currents flowing through the channels bring the food that explains the profusion of life with vast schools of fish, sharks and rays.
Recent Maldives Articles
Diving with Manta Rays: Graceful Gliders
We have done some of the world's best manta dives and know that the joy of diving with these creatures is difficult to overstate. They capture divers' imaginations since they move so gracefully and majestically through the water - whether frolicking in the surf, or...
Diving with Harlequin Ghost Pipefish: Masters of Disguise
Divers of all kinds just love these fish. Colourful and distinctive, small and delicate, motionless and elongate, they blend in so well with their surroundings that they are near-impossible to find and divers practically drool over sightings. Amazing camouflage of...
Diving with Frogfish: the Obdurate Anglerfish
A pair of frogfish with amazing colouration in Kapalai, Malaysia. Photo Courtesy: Ketrick Chin Open any coffee table book of underwater photography and you are almost certain to see a few pages dedicated to the majestic frogfish. One of the critter kings, anglerfish...
Diving with Whale Sharks: the Largest Fish in the World
If you have been there then you know. If you haven’t, then it is difficult to describe the feeling of sharing the water with this, the biggest fish in the sea. More like a whale than a shark, these fish are right at the top of most divers “To...
Diving with Clownfish: Finding Nemo and Finding Out All About Him
Scuba divers have long held the clownfish close to their heart but in recent times, thanks to animated movies such as Finding Nemo, suddenly this little character of the coral reef has entered the mainstream consciousness. What is it about the clown fish that...
Diving with Barracuda – The Tiger of the Sea
Barracudas are perhaps one of the most feared marine creatures for non-divers but those in the know crave underwater encounters with these sleek and misunderstood creatures. However, many such scuba divers might agree that their villain appearance could send a shiver...
A Day in the Life of Liveaboard Dive Boat Staff in the Maldives
The Maldives - Clear water reflects the sky, while flashes of colour shift beneath the surface as fish move between rocks. What feels like an escape to some becomes daily life for others, filled with structure, movement, and constant connection to the sea. But what...
Seasonal Marine Life Migrations: Best Times and Places to Dive
Snorkelling among fish on a coral reef - Freepik Each year, a breathtaking spectacle unfolds beneath the ocean waves as marine life embarks on epic migrations. The timing of these migrations isn't random; it's intricately linked to the seasons, water temperature, and...
4 Amazing Dive Destinations for a Wellness Retreat
Scuba diving is more than an exhilarating adventure—it's a path to wellness, offering profound health benefits. According to research from the National Library of Medicine, diving is a stress-reliever that promotes mental health, marrying the thrill of...