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Diving at night offers a unique perspective on the underwater world. Unlike day dives, where sunlight illuminates the vibrant colors of coral reefs and fish, night diving plunges you into a mysterious and serene world, where the ocean comes alive in unexpected ways. What can you see One of the coolest aspects of a night dive is the chance to see nocturnal marine life that is rarely visible during the day. Creatures like octopus, lobster, lion fish, moray eels and certain species of fish come out to hunt under the cover of darkness. The way light reflects off their eyes…

You might have heard the expressions name dropping and jaw dropping but have you ever heard about arm dropping? ‘Arm dropping’ is the defence technique the banded string-arm-octopus uses to get away from predators. Of course, the first defence for the octopus is to Hide in a crevice. Due to its soft body, it can squeeze into the smallest hiding spot. Camouflage or blending in with the environment is another method. The octopus can change its color in a split second. Squirting black ink to hide their getaway. And then there is ‘arm dropping’. The octopus arm will wiggle around…

Why, if water is transparent, do we see these beautiful blues in the Maldives and of course in any other ocean in the world? The answer lies in the fascinating interplay of light and water molecules. When sunlight penetrates the ocean’s surface, it is composed of various colors, each with its own wavelength. These colors, including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet are part of the visible spectrum. Water molecules absorb light differently depending on its wavelength. The longer wavelengths, like red, orange, and yellow, are absorbed more readily by water molecules. They also dissipate quickly as they…

I know a few people who are obsessed with mantas. Don’t get me wrong it is a good thing, not bad at all. Hanifaru Bay The perfect place to live out your obsession / passion is at Hanifaru Bay a renowned manta ray hotspot in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Maldives. With its nutrient-rich waters, it becomes a seasonal gathering place for manta rays, attracting divers and snorkelers from around the world. For some, a single visit is a dream come true and they can live a lifetime of these beautiful memories. But for someone who is truly hooked,…

When Alex joined Ocean Dimensions again in August 2023 it was only a natural progression that he tried his hand on being a manager at the dive & snorkel center at Kihaa Maldives. He has already been working with us for several years since 2015 – with a few breaks. While being in charge, Ocean Dimensions took over the excursions at Kihaa Maldives. We now organize trips like dolphin cruise, sunset cruise, night fishing and a weekly visit to the local island. These excursions are accompanied by our latest staff member Hammadh. Also, Abdul has worked with us at Kihaa…