Maldives
Atolls and islands, crystal clear waters and plenty of big fish, the Maldives is a fantastic place for scuba diving in luxury
Blue O Two enters administration
The popular UK liveaboard operator ceased trading and entered administration following financial pressure caused by Covid-19 downturn
Nekton mission reveals Maldives ‘trapping zone’
Nekton scientists announced the discovery of 'The Trapping Zone’, a distinct new deepwater ecosystem in the Maldives
Featured Photographer: Todd Thimios
Todd Thimios is an expedition guide who specialises in technical diving and underwater filming. Enjoy his stunning portfolio
Nekton launchs survey of uncharted Maldives waters
The first systematic survey of the marine life of the Maldives from the surface down to 1,000m was launched on 4 September
Fuvahmulah: the next great shark-diving destination
Could the little-visited island of Fuvahmulah in the south of the Maldives be the next great shark diving destination?
Sheba recruiting Maldives reef restoration ‘Hope Ambassador’
Cat-food brand SHEBA is recruiting a 'Hope Ambassador' for its new coral reef restoration programme on the Maldives island of Fulhadhoo.
Ari Atoll’s high-energy thila diving
The vast Ari Atoll is blessed with some of the Maldives’ top dive sites and almost as impressive hotels. Chloe Smith found both irresistible
The best places to scuba dive with manta rays
Scuba diving with manta rays is one of the greatest experiences you can have underwater - here are some of the best places to spot them
10 best dive resorts in the Maldives
Our round-up of the best diving in the Maldives with a range of resorts and islands to suit all tastes and pockets
New wrasse identified by Maldivian scientist
A fish previously unknown to science has been identified in the 'twilight zone' off the coast of the Maldives - the rose-veiled fairy wrasse
Dive into the Maldives for 2022 with Dive Worldwide
With travel looking a sunnier prospect for 2022, specialist operator Dive Worldwide is introducing a raft of new diving trips to the Maldives
DIVE Travel Awards 2021: Top 5 dive centres and resorts by region
This year DIVE readers nominated more than 750 dive centres around the world as their personal favourite. From Norway to…
DIVE Travel Awards 2021: best scuba diving destinations
All of the best scuba diving destinations from the 2021 DIVE Travel Awards, including some of the top spots to enjoy them
Maldives floating city planned to combat sea level rise
Radical plans to develop an environmentally-friendly floating city in the Maldives have been announced by the Netherlands-based engineering firm Dutch Docklands. Officially…
Is Paradise Lost? | Maldives Special Report
The Maldives is a premier scuba diving destination, but can its reefs survive rampant development and climate change? Douglas Seifert reports
Major study shows Maldives reefs survive bleaching
US-based researchers Coral Reef CPR report that some Maldives regions have demonstrated remarkable resilience to elevated water temperatures
OBLU by Atmosphere
Oblu by Atmosphere is a stylish Maldives resort with stunning high-energy diving just metres from the shore. A dream destination for divers
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