There are many species of “long skinny fish”. These are some of the descriptive words that our guests will use, to ask us what type of fish they saw while out diving or snorkelling. We then have to ask them questions so that we can narrow it down. It is usually one of the following…
The Ocean is full of incredible marine life. Each way you turn your head while in the ocean in the Maldives you see something different. But there are a few creatures that are quite rare to spot. Here are a few that we consider to be rare ocean finds. Ornate Eagle Ray We also call…
You do not have to be a diver to explore the beauty of the Indian ocean. There is plenty to see just by snorkelling! At Kihaa we have many different types of excursions, there is something for everyone. Here are our most popular snorkel trips Turtle reef snorkel This excursion is great for beginners…
The Maldives is home to a variety of fish species, including several different types of triggerfish. Triggerfish are known for their diamond-shaped bodies and their trigger fin located on the top side of the fish. They also have strong jaws, which they use to crush hard-shelled prey like crustaceans and molluscs. Here are some of…
Some fish have the strangest names. It is always fun to come into the dive center after you’ve been in the water and go through the fish books to look up what you saw! Here are some of the names of the marine life you can see in the Maldives, and what we think they…
Yesterday during his early morning walk around the resort the GM of Kihaa Maldives spotted this big net entangled underneath the water villas. Unfortunately two Olive Ridley turtles were trapped in it. He called us for help but immediately went in the water and started to disentangle the net and dragged it towards the beach.…
Recently we have had glowing shores during the night. It’s been magical to see thousands of tiny blue glowing dots light up the beach! This is thanks to the bioluminescent plankton being washed ashore. How does the plankton glow? Only certain organisms can produce this glowing effect. Some are on land, but most are found…
Do you know the difference between a shoal or school of fish? While in the water we see plenty of fish that group together. There are certain behaviours and characteristics to look out for to determine if the group is a shoal or school. Shoaling All social groupings of fish are considered a shoal, but…
Surrounding most islands in the Maldives are shallow lagoons, getting onto the island is often difficult without a jetty. On resort or tourist islands there are usually a few jetties over these lagoons, used for water villas, arrival/departure jetties, and even supply jetties. Jetties allow us to view the oceans from above. They are great…
Squid or Cuttlefish …wait calamar? What is a sepia then? … This is something our dive crew was thinking about recently, after watching a pair of squid from our jetty. Squid can also be known as calamar in some countries (think calamari). Cuttlefish are sometimes referred to as sepia. Sepia is the name of the…
