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Category Archives: Marine life

Long skinny fish

Long skinny fish

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…

October 1, 2023Blog, Diving, Marine life, SnorkelingBy Petra Hellmann

Rare Ocean Finds

Rare Ocean Finds

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…

September 8, 2023Blog, Brennia, Diving, Kihaa, Marine life, SnorkelingBy Petra Hellmann

Popular Snorkel Trips

Popular snorkel trips

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…

August 22, 2023Blog, Hanifaru, Kihaa, Manta Rays, Marine life, Snorkeling, TurtleBy Petra Hellmann

Triggerfish

Triggerfish

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…

July 6, 2023Blog, Diving, Marine life, SnorkelingBy Petra Hellmann

Peculiar, odd and funny fish names

Peculiar, odd and funny fish names

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…

May 10, 2023Blog, Diving, Marine life, SnorkelingBy Petra Hellmann

Olive Ridley Turtles

Two Olive Ridley turtles trapped

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.…

April 15, 2023Blog, Conservation, Marine life, TurtleBy Petra Hellmann

Bioluminescten plankton

Bioluminescent plankton

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…

April 11, 2023Blog, Brennia, Kihaa, Marine lifeBy Petra Hellmann

Shoal or School - Ocean Dimensions

Shoal or School

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…

February 26, 2023Diving, Marine life, SnorkelingBy Petra Hellmann

Jetty and lagoon finds - Ocean Dimensions

Recent Jetty and Lagoon finds

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…

January 26, 2023Blog, Brennia, Kihaa, Marine life, sharkBy Petra Hellmann

Squid or Cuttlefish - Ocean Dimensions

Squid or Cuttlefish

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…

January 10, 2023Blog, Diving, Marine life, SnorkelingBy Petra Hellmann
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