Nature of Maldives - national parks and reserves for active recreation
The Republic of Maldives is located on more than 1000 Islands. There are tiny coral islands among them. Officially, the Maldives is considered the lowest-lying country on Earth. The highest point is only 2.4 meters above sea level. Wildlife is very diverse and exotic here, despite the geographical features and small size of the state. It attracts fans of exotic fauna from all over the world.
This chain of atolls has become an internationally famous resort destination. The Maldives may not be the best place for travelers who want active …
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The Maldives is surrounded by the Indian Ocean. The local marine fauna is one of the richest in the world. This makes fish (mainly tuna) and seafood …
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Fushi Kandu is a diver spot. It is also a protected area. It is located around Felidhu Atoll. This is a reef with many depressions and caves. Strong currents are extremely rare here. In addition to sea turtles, you can find moray eels, barracudas, Napoleon fish, and red snapper. Many small tropical fish live among the thickets of Acropora and horn corals.
The unique Maldives culture is a mixture of cultures of different peoples who inhabited these Islands or moved to them from other countries. The …
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Dhigali Haa was declared a nature reserve in 1999. There is a great biological diversity of hard and soft corals here. The reef ends abruptly at a depth of 32 meters. Its slopes are densely overgrown with the thickets of Acropora. The region was rich in turtles, barracudas, and grey and reef sharks in the past. But they are less common today. Hanifaru was declared a protected area in 2009. The uninhabited island and reef of the same name are included in it. The uniqueness of the local ecosystem is that constant water circulation occurs. Therefore, food sources for manta rays and some shark species are constantly available. The conditions are also suitable for breeding manta rays. The white shark is also found here. The island is a breeding ground for hawksbill sea turtles and green sea turtles, as well as breeding offspring of white and brown terns.
The Maldives is a multinational island state. It is located very close to the equator on more than 1190 islands. Some of them are small coral islands, …
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