Ocean JunkiesOcean Junkies
  • ABOUT US
  • ACTIVITIES
  • COURSES
  • REVIEWS
  • GALLERY
  • BLOG
  • CONTACT

For some a sport – For others a way of life

September 10, 2016Badjao, Moken, Sea GypsiesFiras 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…

Read More

Diving myths: Part II

September 7, 2016Diving, Myths, ScubaFiras 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…

Read More

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

September 6, 2016Diving, Myths, ScubaFiras 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…

Read More

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

August 3, 2016fastest, sailfishFiras 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…

Read More

Point Nemo: The epitome of complete seclusion

July 20, 2016Inaccessibility, Nemo, Point, PoleFiras 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…

Read More

Sea cucumbers: Not to be confused with land cucumbers

July 17, 2016Cucumber, Huifilandaa, SeaFiras 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…

Read More

Mariana Trench: How deep is the deepest point of the ocean

June 14, 2016Deepest, James Cameron, Mariana TrenchFiras Ahmed

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…

Read More

Bioluminescent Phytoplankton: providing us with the air we breathe and looking amazing while at it

May 19, 2016Bioluminescent, PhytoplanktonFiras Ahmed

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…

Read More

Scuba Pets: The amazing adventures of Mutley & Hawkeye

April 29, 2016Hawkeye, Mutley, Scuba PetsFiras Ahmed

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…

Read More

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?

Calendar

January 2023
S M T W T F S
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293031  
« Oct    

Search

Categories

  • Environmental Issues
  • Featured Divers
  • Fish Facts
  • Fun Facts
  • History
  • Photography
  • Special Occasions
  • Uncategorized