Diving
in the Maldives is one of the most
sought after activities in this group
of coral islands in the Indian Ocean.
Scuba diving is an acronym for itself
in breathing apparatus.
Maldives has been ranked among the
best dive sites in the World Week
of Asia magazine. Coral reefs and
atolls are truly spectacular. The
crystal clear water of the Indian
Ocean provides a visibility of 30-60
meters, giving the divers a clear
vision of the underwater gardens of
coral and colorful fish swimming around
them.
Divers can see shoals of fish; manta
tables, sharks and many colorful varieties
of coral while scuba diving in the
Maldives. There are many certified
diving schools and diving sites on
different islands in the Maldives,
where tourists can enjoy an exciting
dive.
Best sites scuba diving in the Maldives:
There are an incredible number of
dive sites for scuba diving in the
Maldives. Some of the best sites for
scuba diving are - Rainbow Tila, Kani
Corner, Maldives Victory, Vaadhoo
Caves, Lions Head, Aquarium, Banana
Reef, Old Shark Point and Rasfari.
Scuba Schools:
There are schools for scuba diving
on all major islands in the Maldives.
The diving schools are affiliated
with international institutions such
as diving PADI, CMAS or NAUI. In addition
to conducting diving trips, diving
schools also train divers for different
levels of competence and certification
for divers.
Diving equipment:
Scuba diving equipment is rented by
schools for scuba diving in the Maldives.
If you are a professional diver you
should bring your own equipment with
you when you come to try scuba diving
in the Maldives.
Safeguards:
It is advisable to follow the basic
safety precautions while scuba diving,
especially if you do this for the
first time.
# Always dive with a qualified instructor,
and in a group.
# Do not dive if there is a strong
tidal current or in the region.
# Check your equipment to ensure it
functions properly, before attempting
a dive.
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