Maldives Marine Life

Beneath the crystal-clear waters of the Maldives lies a mesmerising marine world, brimming with diverse and colourful sea life. From gentle giants like whale sharks to the graceful dance of manta rays, each underwater encounter is a magical experience.

Whale sharks

Meeting whale sharks in the Maldives is an unforgettable experience. These gentle giants, the largest fish in the sea, swim across the waters of South Ari Atoll all year. Despite their imposing size, their plankton-based diet makes them harmless companions, offering an unforgettable snorkelling adventure for those on the lookout for a Maldives water sports excursion.

Manta rays

Manta Rays, the ocean’s aerial acrobats, can be seen in the Maldives all year. Their periodic migration, especially from June to November in Baa Atoll, provides a stunning underwater ballet. Book your rooms at Atmosphere Kanifushi during this period to ensure you capture this beautiful moment in person. Mantas, like whale sharks, feed on plankton, displaying their magnificence while posing no harm to humans.

Turtles

The Maldives is a refuge for sea turtles, home to five of the seven species. Lhaviyani Atoll is a biodiversity hotspot, with a large population of hawksbill and green Turtles. Observing these graceful creatures navigating the reefs is a common delight.

Sharks

Despite having 26 shark species, the Maldives has a perfect record of no shark attacks. The various shark populations coexist amicably, from black-tip to grey reef sharks. The Maldives is a shark enthusiast’s heaven, with specific places offering the potential to encounter hammerhead and tiger sharks.

Fish, dolphins, and more

The Maldives archipelago boasts an astonishing diversity of marine life, with over 2,000 fish species. Each dive reveals a new chapter in this underwater wonderland, from dolphins, particularly the entertaining spinner dolphins, to curious species such as moray eels, octopuses, and numerous arthropods.

Located in the stunning and sparsely-populated Lhaviyani Atoll, Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives – A Premium All-Inclusive Resort features luxurious villas set along pristine white beaches and a turquoise lagoon. Offering an all-inclusive five star resort experience, it is just a 35-minute seaplane ride from Male International Airport.

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