The coral fragment from the seafloor off the coast of the resort Siyam World Maldives in the Noonu Atoll had a stark contrast ...

This fish lives in nooks and crannies in the deep sea coral reefs of the Maldives, a region known as the mesophotic zone. The fish was caught by researchers using a hand net on the Lhaviyani Atoll ...

Beneath the Maldives azure waters is an underwater world absolutely teeming with life. With its colourful coral reefs, turtles, whale sharks and sites suitable for snorkellers and divers of all ...

The Banana Reef is located only 15 minutes by speedboat from Hulhumalé. 2-Hour Maldives Submarine Tour From Male (86 reviews) Maldives Adventure Trip ...

Surrounded by crystal-clear waters teeming with an incredibly diverse marine life and extensive coral reefs, the 26 atolls of the Maldives easily lay claim to being one of the world’s best scuba ...

the group describes how they found multiple examples of the fish while on an expedition that involved exploring deep-sea coral reefs off the coast of the Maldives—an island chain in the Indian ...

Most also have a "house reef" where you can cool off and admire the marine life. Some resorts that boast notably beautiful beaches include: Many vacationers head to the Maldives solely to relax on ...

Unlike shallow reefs, mesophotic coral ecosystems remain ... Found across eight sites in the Maldives, the species was named to honor the expedition’s funders, highlighting the collaborative ...

Liveaboard diving excursions can last for several days to more than a week, taking divers out to different atolls to see reefs and marine life. When planning a trip to the Maldives, decide if you ...

the shallow waters of the Maldives become a clear, see-through surface,” said Albi in the release. “These are also the moments when we best observe the interactions between reef sharks and ...