The vibrant basslet fish
Basslets are a type of small, vibrant fish. These species are found in the Maldives. In other parts of the […]
The Maldivian Jellyfish: Species, Anatomy, and Safety Guide for Local Waters
Phylum: CnidariaClass: ScyphozoaClassification: InvertebrateWeight: Up to 2kgBody size: 2cm to 2mTop speed: 8km/hDiet: Fish, shrimp, crabs, tiny plants and even
We Saved Tiger Shark Pups 30 Years Ago — Today They’re Icons of Our Ocean
Thirty years ago, when I lived on Fuvahmulah, a tiger shark was simply a shark. We did not yet
The graceful honeycomb moray eel
This is a series of articles that I’ve decided to publish under the title “Diver’s Len.”The purpose of these articles
Soldierfish: Shy Reef Dwellers Hiding by Day
The Maldives is home to an extraordinary variety of marine life, and many of its most intriguing species are
Bigeye Scad: A Valuable Treasure of the Maldives’ Waters
Bigeye scad, locally known as mushimas, is one of the Maldives’ most significant fish. This fish inhabits shallow reefs and
Where the Reef Breaks: Hunting Giant Trevally in the Maldives
On my island of Fuvahmulah, giant trevallies are more than fish. They are forces of nature—black-backed bruisers that patrol the
Blue-faced angelfish
COMMON NAME: Blue-faced angelfish SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pomacanthus xanthometopon LOCAL NAME: Boa reendhoo kokaamas ORDER: Perciformes DIET: Carnivore SIZE: Max. 45 cm In the Maldives, this