When I decided to get certified I was so sure that it would all come naturally to me since working at a dive centre gave me the unique opportunity to be quite familiar with all the dive equipment. I pored…
Humans have been diving from long before the thought of scuba tanks came into existence. Certain tribes still carry on the traditions of their ancestors as they lead simple lives depending on the sea for their food and livelihood. Some…
If you missed the first half of this article take a look at www.oceanjunkies.com.mv/diving-myths/ The secrets of the ocean lie buried in miles of darkness below the surface of the sea. There are probably animals and organisms that have lived…
Maldives is famous for our amazing dive sites, coral gardens, abundant marine life and great visibility underwater. However, even though we grew up surrounded by water, a lot of Maldivians hesitate to plunge into the ocean and scuba dive. It’s such…
Vampires. We all know what they are and they come in different forms such as cereal mascots, sparkling men *ahem* and Muppets. Many animals are also known as vampires due to the fact that they drink blood for sustenance. However, the…
If you guessed octopus you’re right. They are amazing, playful and intelligent creatures who (apart from correctly predicting the winning teams of football) have been observed to solve puzzles and unlock childproof jars. Here are some more interesting facts about our…
We had the most amazing dive the other day where we jumped straight into a pod of dolphins and saw octopuses and a whole lot of turtles. But, the highlight of the dive was how at the end we came…
If asked about the fastest animal on land everyone would know that the Cheetah is the Usain Bolt of land animals. They can sprint at an incredible speed of 110 (even up to 120) kilometers per hour. But did you…
If you’re having one of those days where you feel like being by yourself why not take a trip to “Point Nemo” also known as the “Pole of inaccessibility”? It’s the most remote location you can possibly get to in…
Being Maldivian, chances are you’ve come across (then promptly wanted to run away from) sea cucumbers, locally known as “Huifilandaa”. They look like and have the mental capacity of the vegetable they are named after. However, unlike a delicious and…