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Dive Sites in Maldives |
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Maldives - A diver's paradise. The crystal clear water surrounding Maldives offers very good visibility, making Maldives one of the top diving destinations in the world. The presence of rare species as well as commonly found marine life are another major reason for the popularity of Maldives as a diving destination. You may come across numerous recognized diving sites in Maldives but Reef Dives, Kandus, Thilas and Wrecks are the most important among all Reef Dives |
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Being the breeding ground for plankton, the water inside the atoll attracts various sea animals like manta rays
Thilas A thila is a coral formation - more like an underwater mountain which rises steeply from the atoll floor. What makes a thila a good diving spot is the richness in fishes and hard coral. Reef fish and hard coral can be found flourishing at the top of a thilla. Even the steep sides of a thilla abound with fish. The many crevices, caves and overhangs provide shelter to small fishes. Larger fishes visit the place to feed on these small fishes. Wrecks While many ships have floundered on Maldivian reefs, there are a few accessible wrecks of historical interest. These require permission from the government to dive. These wrecks are located mostly outside the atolls. These wrecks make up interesting diving sites mainly due to the presence of corals and other marine life which populate the wrecks |
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