Although the Maldives are renowned for their picturesque scenery, divers who have ventured beneath the waters of these islands can attest to the fact that the undersea attractions here are equally remarkable. When diving in the Maldives you can expect to encounter an abundance of marine life and outstanding coral reefs that will entrance the diver.
In the Maldives scuba diving is generally done along with the drift of the ocean currents. You will see that the current flow and sweep through the numerous passages and channels amongst the atolls, taking nutrients to all parts of the archipelago. These nutrients, in turn, attract a host of exotic fish, so that you are almost assured of seeing different kinds fish such as parrotfish, Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, jacks and snappers at your diving site. As you enjoy Maldives water sports, one of the accommodation choices that you could consider would be a resort like the Dhigali Maldives which offers such activities.