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Ocean day

Blog Bathala - 08.06.2021 Ghost nets are a problem for the marine environment, as they float free until they get stuck onto a reef, in which case they suffocate the corals and fish trapped underneath. This one was so heavy that three of us were [...]

Congratulation!

Blog Bathala - 03.06.2021 Diving keeps you young, ask Mrs. Ursula, 73 years old and her husband, Mr. Rolf, 86 years old from Switzerland 🙃 We are honored to have done Rolf's 2000th dive at Mayaa Thila. Congratulation, truly amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻  

Yellow Naked Soft Coral

Blog Medhufushi - 03.06.2021 Yellow Naked Soft Coral (Chironephthya sp.) Also known as Fan Thistle Coral, Limp Coral, Soft Tree Coral, Thistle Coral, Tree Coral. Found in caves and under ledges, along drop-offs and walls of coral and rocky reefs. They feed on zooplankton. Length [...]

Blue Stripe Snappers

Blog Medhufushi - 27.05.2021 We usually see them in shallow waters in a school together. They frequently gather in large aggregations around coral formations, caves, or wrecks during daylight hours their vibrant blue stripes with the yellow make them really stand out and beautiful delight for our divers. This species [...]

Moray Eels

Blog Bathala - 27.05.2021 Did you know moray eels reproduce by fertilization that is oviparous, when eggs and sperm are fertilized in the water outside the womb, also known as spawning. On average, female moray eels can release 10,000 eggs at a time. These eggs [...]

Work on the house reef

Filitheyo - 21.05.2021 On Filitheyo we have really nice house reef, with a lot of sea life and healthy corals. There are 7 exits for our divers to enter and exit house reef. Our instructors are regularly maintaining the ropes and other markers, that help [...]

Green Turtle

Blog Medhufushi - 20.05.2021 We always confuse a green turtle will be a herbivorous but no green turtles mostly feed on the species of the sea grass. Every time we see her we have smile on faces and so does she.. Meet our resident Green [...]

Stonefish

Blog Bathala -20.05.2021 Stonefishes are found wide spread in the whole indo-pacific region, some rare encounters have been reported even in rivers. They have potent neurotoxins secreted from glands at the base of their dorsal fin spines which stick up when disturbed or threatened. Their [...]

Great Barracudas

Blog Filitheyo - 14.05.2021 Barracudas - the  voracious predators that hunt by ambush. They rely on surprise and short bursts of speed (up to 43 km/h) to overrun their prey, sacrificing maneuverability. Generally, adult barracudas are considered to be solitary when it comes to hunting, though young barracudas tend [...]

Hawksbill Turtles

Blog Bathala - 11.05.2021 Hawksbill turtles use their beaks to help extract their favourite prey. Hawksbill turtles are typically found on coral reefs which are home to their preferred food—sponges. The shape and sharpness of their beak enable them to reach into small holes and [...]

The danish guys …

Blog Filitheyo - 30.04.2021 Here are our Filitheyo team updates. We have reinforced our lines with a new instructor – Jens. He comes from Denmark, but he lived in Germany for the most of his life. Now Tore and Jens can have their secret conversations [...]

Ribbontail Ray

Blog Bathala - 06.05.2021 Ribbontail ray - very common in the Indian ocean, all the way until Australia, with some sightings even in the Galapagos islands. Usually spending the time between 20 and 60m depth, the ray feeds on molluscs, crabs, shrimps and bony fish. [...]

Healthy coral life

Blog Medhufushi - 30.04.2021 After years of coral bleaching and increase in water temperatures our reefs are slowly growing back. But the every step we take in helping this ocean we can make the difference and bring it back to its old glory.. Our beautiful [...]

All around Bathala

Have you been recently on Bathala? A lot of work has been done to improve the comfort in the bar and the restaurant, the volleyball court is now repositioned into the center of the island. The beach is clean and tidy, as the removal of [...]

The royal beauty

Blog Medhufushi - 25.04.2021 We wait for them with patience and eagerness. As these elegant gentle creatures come by to get cleaned. At the ideal cleaning station block at Valley of the ray... The Reef Manta Ray (Mobula Alfredi) we see in Meemu Atoll is [...]

Resort Diving

Blog Medhufushi - 17.04.2021 A week where it takes courage to take the first step. Resort Diving. No matter water not (yet) being your element we give an experience of a life time. Come and dive and explore the world of diving with us..

Medhufushi’s New Firepower

Blog Medhufushi - 10.04.2021 Introducing to you Our Medhufushi Team Ved as our Baseleader and Kafrul as our Dive Master/ Water Sports Incharge. Together they are young and Vibrant and full of energy and always ready to take you diving. So don’t think and come [...]

Emergency oxygen training

Blog Bathala - 09.04.2021 Safety is of great concern at Werner Lau dive centers. We train all our staff at least every six months how to use the Wenoll O2 system. Did you know that the advantage of this oxygen system is that, in an [...]

Clownfishes

Blog Bathala - 25.0.2021 Out of the 29 different species of clownfish worldwide, this particular one (see photo) is endemic to the Maldives and Sri Lanka. The anemone's tentacles have stinging cells called nematocysts that release a toxin when prey or predator touches it. Clownfish, [...]

So much fish!

Blog Bathala - 02.03.2021 So many fish, so many colours and shapes, who can recognize them all? Soldierfish or squirrelfish? Lizardfish or goby? Mullets or rudderfish? Emperor or snapper? Bannerfish or moorish idol? Scorpionfish or stonefish? Luckily our instructors have a good eye and will [...]

Turtle City

Blog Filitheyo - 28.02.2021 She cruises along our house reef everyday greeting everyone who comes along. With one breath she stayes for 30mins down a total champion free diver. Our House Reef – Haksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)

Old is Gold

Filitheyo - 22.02.2021 After years of being away he is back and we knew one day he would come back…. Our former Sheena Guide Tore is back in the company and back on the Maldives. Welcome on Filitheyo Tore!

Medhu is back

Blog Medhufushi - 19.02.2021 Another step forward... we will start in Medhufushi right now. Everything is prepared, Mateja and Kafrul are waiting for you let‘s dive at Mantas and More, Simply the Best, Sharks Tongue and all the other great channels

Light Show

Blog Bathala - 08.02.2021 Are you up for an underwater light show? Our blue light torches illuminate the colors of the corals and fish, making it an amazing shiny experience during night dives or snorkeling. Those scorpionfish appear pink, the lizardfish shine while hidden under [...]

keep on smiling

Blog Filitheyo - 29.01.2021 Sometimes he smiles. Sometimes he is serious. But he is our friend.. We see him rarely but when he makes a appearance it is one to remember. Our Lemon Shark on Filitheyo House Reef (Cruising in the Shallows)