Fish Met While Snorkelling in the Maldives - Watch as scenes from “Finding Nemo” unfold beneath the tropical blue

A possessor of a mush that strongly resembles the beak of a parrot, thus the name, Parrotfish is one of the sea creatures that can be seen in large schools in the waters surrounding the Maldives. Descending from the thick-lipped and brightly-coloured wrasses, parrotfish span a whopping 90 species. Their colourful and funny-looking appeal and the peculiar noise make them unmistakable when snorkelling in the island paradise. Not only are they a treat for the eyes of hundreds of snorkelers and divers, but they also play a major role in bioerosion as a fish species that lives on algae on rocks and corals.

Wearing starkly contrasting bands of yellow and black, Moorish Idol is one of the most eye-catchy fishes in the underwater world of the Maldives that is often confused for the smaller Bannerfish by the untrained eye. Moorish Idols maunder solo in small schools of 3 - 4 fishes while bannerfish can be seen in larger schools. Both snorkelers and divers can lay their eyes on this beautiful tropical fish as they can be seen in shallow waters as well as much deeper into the ocean.

Strikingly bright yellow and remarkably elongated, Chinese Trumpetfish can often be mistaken for seaweed, even by the savviest snorkelers and divers in tropical waters. Despite their innocent appearance, the species' long mouth works fast and can suck in and eat up small fish as quick as a flash. Chinese Trumpetfish can almost never be seen in schools and reside alone and camouflaged in seaweeds, waiting for their prey. Another species of fish that looks similar to the Chinese Trumpetfish is cornetfish, which is much thinner and has a different tail.

While they almost always can be seen alone, lucky snorkelers and divers can rarely spot a school of Powder Blue Surgeonfish, which is, without a doubt, a sight that's sure to blow your mind away. Known as powder blue surgeonfish and powder blue tang, this species of fish is equipped with a scalpel-like antenna on each end, which they use to attack other fish when they feel they are in danger.

Snorkelling is one of the must-do activities in Maldives during your tropical island getaway, especially if you are staying at a beachfront hotel such as Atmosphere Kanifushi. This blissful activity is bound to treat you to a real-life "Finding Nemo" experience, as the waters surrounding the island nation of Maldives are home to an abundance of Nemos aka clownfish. Make your way to the alluring waters and embark on an exploration to find your orange-coloured, white-striped Nemo.