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While scuba diving in a remote part of the ocean southeast of India, there lies a beautiful chain of islands formed out of the coral tips of an underwater volcanic mountain range. The chain of more than 7,000 islands stretches onward for 1,200 miles and is only sparsely inhabited. This magical place is called the Maldives, and it is here that divers from all over the world converge to experience scuba diving the way that the gods intended it.
Most of the land masses of the Maldives are below sea level. What looks like open ocean interspersed by tiny islands is actually lagoons, deep channels, and atolls broken only by the occasional tip of coral that breaks the surface to form an island. This means that most of the magic to be found in the Maldives is underwater and can only be experienced through a scuba diving expedition.
Only about 200 of the islands of the Maldives are inhabited and many of these are devoted entirely to an isolated resort or two. The sheer number of uninhabited islands guarantees that there are numerous dive sites that remain untouched and unseen by man. While there are a few scuba diving sites located directly offshore of some of the inhabited islands, many dive sites of the Maldives are remote and can only be accessed by boat.
There are so many popular scuba diving sites in the Maldives that it is impossible to list them all here. Here is a short overview of just a few of the experiences that can be had in this unique region:
The Victor Wreck ��" On the western side of the airport-island, Hulule, lays the famous wreck of the Maldives Victory. At a depth of 115 feet, this dive is recommended for experienced divers only. Here you will see a large sea turtle that frequents the tip of the bowsprit; large schools of fusiliers, batfish, and barracuda; and numerous other varieties of small marine animals.
Banana Reef ��" On the eastern side of the North Male’ Atoll is Banana Reef. This prime scuba diving spot derives its name from the shape of the reef which resembles a banana. The upper section of Banana Reef is only about 10 feet below sea level which is ideal for beginner divers. If you like more of a challenge, the western side of the reef reaches depths of more than 100 feet. But no matter how deep you choose to dive, the abundance of marine life around Banana Reef will simply amaze you.
Scuba diving in the Maldives is such a varied experience that you could spend a lifetime diving the pristine waters surrounding the coral-tipped islands and still not see everything that this rich and diverse region has to offer. From deep crevices to current-swept reefs teeming with life, you will never tire of the wonders to be seen while scuba diving in the Maldives.
Lilah Tusko is a writer who loves scuba diving!To obtain your 2 FREE Gifts: Special Report "Insider's Guide to Scuba Diving Gear" and Special Report "Top 10 Ways to Make Money while Scuba Diving", go to http://www.thatdivesite.com and sign up for the FREE Gifts.
Scuba Diving in the Maldives
