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Becoming a certified diver – From the point of a scuba noob

October 16, 2016UncategorizedFiras Ahmed

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…

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For some a sport – For others a way of life

September 10, 2016Fun Facts, HistoryFiras Ahmed

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…

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Diving myths: Part II

September 7, 2016Fun FactsFiras Ahmed

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…

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Diving myths: Is it really as dangerous as people make it out to be?

September 6, 2016Fun FactsFiras Ahmed

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…

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I want to drink your..plankton?

August 24, 2016Fish FactsFiras Ahmed

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…

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So which invertebrate has the largest brain?

August 21, 2016Fish FactsFiras Ahmed

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…

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Blacktip Reef Shark

August 12, 2016Fish FactsFiras Ahmed

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…

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Do you know which marine animal is just as fast as the Cheetah?

August 3, 2016Fish Facts, Fun FactsFiras Ahmed

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…

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Point Nemo: The epitome of complete seclusion

July 20, 2016Fun FactsFiras Ahmed

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…

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Sea cucumbers: Not to be confused with land cucumbers

July 17, 2016Fish Facts, Fun FactsFiras Ahmed

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…

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Recent Posts

  • Becoming a certified diver – From the point of a scuba noob
  • For some a sport – For others a way of life
  • Diving myths: Part II
  • Diving myths: Is it really as dangerous as people make it out to be?
  • I want to drink your..plankton?

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