Maldives
Location:
In the Indian Ocean South-West of Sri Lanka and India
Short description: Group of atolls with ca. 1,190 islands. Famous not only for
its
beautiful beaches, but also
the plentiful underwater fauna with all kinds of diving
Expected marine life: Snappers, moray eels, turtles, frogfish, ghostpipefish,
leaffish, sometimes manta rays, eagle
rays, sharks and whalesharks
Accomodation:
in resort or on live-aboard
Best time of year to visit: all year round. For manta or whaleshark sightings July
to November is recommended
Visibility:
good (20-30m)
Currents:
vary, but generally mild
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