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…
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…
Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest building in the world at roughly 830 meters tall. Stack about 13 of those on top of each other in order to assume how deep the deepest point of the world’s ocean is. Even…
As a Maldivian, when you hear the word “redhan” you immediately think about horror stories. Tales of fishermen and travellers lost at sea. Right before everything goes wrong the first tell tale sign of the paranormal is seeing the surface…
Nothing beats getting ready for an adventure, putting on your gear and jumping into the water with your best buddy at your side right? For Gene Alba his dive buddies are his beloved dog Mutley and cat Hawkeye. Alba had…