The Maldives are recognized worldwide as a prominent diving site. About 70 different varieties of multi-colored coral reefs constitute the flora of this underwater metropolis, and more than 700 species of fish and other species of marine flora live here. This makes the Maldives the best place for diving - a place for diving divers from around the world. In the canals, divers can find caves and canopies filled with soft corals, a wide variety of invertebrates, gorgonians and sponges. There are also canyons, and on the outer corners are steep drops. In these impressive sites, extensive schools of fish feed on the clashing waters.
Some of the most significant and attractive diving sites are Guarida Corner (here you can see many of Napoleon's gracious fish), Cocoa Corner (Sharks, Rays and other marine life abound here) and Maldives Victory (Crash sitting right in the water and limited to coral reefs and abundance of marine life). Manti, onion rays, turtles, whale sharks and various corals add energy to the marine environment, while multi-colored fish deepen a unique dive.
There are three different types of diving in the Maldives: inside atolls, outside atolls and inside channels or passages where the currents are stronger, and you will find the most common collection of marine life. The most fascinating cleaning stations that can be found on every corner and under each ledge. Gangs, Snappers, Surgeonfish, Eels, Parrotfish, even the giant Napoleon Wrasse casually stretch their corners, while crowds of daggers, shrimps, and other assorted cleaners pick garbage in their open gills and cavernous ribs.
Resorts and travel agents in the Maldives provide diving tours and offer many courses of varying lengths. As soon as courses are attended, even those who do not have previous diving experience can enjoy the excitement gained from the testimony of the beauty of this underwater city.
