The surrounding waters of Maldives are literally a city under water. The crystal clear waters offer visibility up to 60 meters – a rarity in the world of divers, also known as one of the best visibilities in diving destination. This combined with the abundance of aquatic life makes Maldives a top diving destination – a dream destination of divers from around the world.
The magnetic appeal of the colorful coral reefs in amazingly different shapes and the marine life thronging these reefs attracts divers from all around the world. A diver’s dream of seeing rare marine species is fulfilled here. About 70 different species of colorful coral reefs make up the flora of this underwater city. More than 700 species of fishes and other aqua marine life form the populace here.
Tourism agencies and resorts in Maldives offer / provide diving tours and offer many courses of different durations. After attending these courses, even those with no previous diving experience can enjoy the exhilaration derived from viewing marine life in its own backyard.
The best of the diving sites are around the reefs of the atolls, which have complex formations. The circular reefs enclose a lagoon, shallow enough to see down to the ocean bed. The irregular and submerged reefs also known as ‘thilas’ are the best dive sites. Located in the middle of the channel, these thilas rise to about 10 meters of the surface from the atoll floor.
Some of the most important and interesting diving sites are the Guaridoo Corner (lots of friendly Napoleon Wrasse can be sighted here), Cocoa Corner (Sharks, Rays and other marine life abound here) and the Maldive Victory (A wreck sitting upright in the water and surrounded by coral reefs and a profusion of marine life), Banana reef.
Diving
The surrounding waters of Maldives are literally a city under water. The crystal clear waters offer visibility up to 60 meters – a rarity in the world of divers, also known as one of the best visibilities in diving destination.