Joanna James
Perhaps you think of the Maldives as a place straight out of a fantasy, with its dazzling beaches and picture-perfect water, but you'd be wrong. The Maldives consistently amazes visitors with the abundance of unique fauna. Here you may find out more information on the Maldives' animals.
One of the world's most geographically separated sovereign republics, the Maldives is a country in the Indian Ocean that straddles the equator. More specifically, it consists of 1,190 separate islands. The Maldives is home to one of the world's most fragile ecosystems. The islands' coral reef infrastructure is essential to their existence. As a natural defence system, they must be preserved because of the vital role they play in protecting the islands' population.
The island nation of the Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives but more often known as the Maldives Islands, is located in the central northern part of the Indian Ocean.
Tropical heat permeates the Maldives all year long. There are two main seasons in the Maldives: the dry season (November–April), which is marked by the northeast cold monsoons, and the wet season (May–October), which is connected with the southwest monsoons and high winds.
The Maldives has long been a major trading hub in the Indian Ocean, and as a result, the island nation's culture is a rich stew of influences brought by the many people who have settled there over the years. Over time, Maldivians have integrated these elements into a distinctive cultural identity. The Maldives is a melting pot of cultures, with strong Indian, Sri Lankan, Indonesian, and even African influences. People in the Maldives are so kind and helpful that they'll go out of their way to make your vacation special.
The islands which make up the Maldives are known for their stunning white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. In the seas around the islands, you can find over 2,000 different types of fish. Diverse species of rays, including the manta ray and eagle ray, coexist among anemones and jellyfish of many different shapes and sizes.
Hammerhead Point also spelt Rasdhoo Madivaru, is a challenging dive on an outlying reef frequented by hammerhead sharks, manta rays, and other large pelagics. The water is incredibly clear and the depth quickly decreases to over 200 metres once you leave the reef. Hammerhead dives often begin at the crack of dawn, with a descent at roughly 6 am for optimal visibility.
If you do get the opportunity to witness the wonders of these eco-scapes one of the best places to set up camp would be at one of the Maldives 5 star hotels such as the Adaaran Prestige Vadoo so that you can take advantage of some of the many amenities available to empower your adventure.
A seasonal dive site, Lankan Manta Point can be found on the southeast side of North Male Atoll. The months of October and November, towards the tail end of the southwest monsoons, are when the site really comes to life.
Lankanfinolhu, which translates to "Paradise," is a nearby island that inspired the name of this dive location because it is home to manta ray cleaning stations. White tip reefs, barracuda, and hawksbill turtles are just some of the common marine life we frequently encounter.
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