The richness and variety of marine
life in the Maldives has to be seen
to be believed. There are more than
700 varieties of fish that are seen
swimming around the beautiful coral
reefs and atolls of Maldives.
The system of coral atolls and
reefs can be described as a sub-city,
where coral reefs are interspersed
with aquatic plants and other marine
fish life in the Maldives, a viable
environment to live and prosper.
In the open sea, tourists can see
the beautiful sight of sharks, whales,
whale sharks and manta rays.
Fishing in the Maldives:
Closer to the reefs of the Maldives
where it is safe to swim, tourists
can see turtles, sea anemones, octopus
and eels. There are many species
of fish that make up the marine
life in the Maldives. Some of these
fish, that you can see in the Maldives
are skipjack, also known as Maldives
fish, Dogtooth tuna, butterfly fish,
sweet lips and Fusiliers.
The Maldives is regarded as one
of the best places in the world
for underwater photography. Sites
such as schools of 10000 to 100000
fish or groups of 30 to 30 manta
rays or eagle rays are often seen
in and around the Maldives. The
marine life in the Maldives is full
of surprises and unexpected sights.
Best time to visit:
December to April, when the sea
is calm and clear is the best time
to see marine life of Maldives.
To see manta rays and whale sharks,
the best time is July to November.
Travel to the Maldives and enter
a wonderful world of submarine attractions.
