Overview of Male Atoll

Male AtollThe Maldives is famous for its crystal clear waters and an active marine life. With a profusion of vibrant colours and an abundance of aquatic life, the islands have fascinated snorkelling enthusiasts and divers, ever since it was discovered to be such a great destination for diving. With one of the highest levels of underwater visibility, sometimes even more than 50 metres, and its perpetually warm waters, the Maldives is something that you want to experience many times over. Since some of the best diving sites in the world are in the Maldives, many visitors come to the country for this purpose alone. All of the Maldives resorts offer instructions at professional dive schools and hold classes for both beginners and advanced learners. Several resorts in Maldives also have their own house reefs. For great snorkelling, all you have to do is take a short swim and you'll be able to experience all the beauty that the reefs have to offer. The Maldivian atolls are formed of coral reefs and since the islands are hundreds of kilometres from any large landmass, the water is exceedingly clear and there is abundant underwater life. Everything from sharks to Manta rays and even some shipwrecks can be seen in the Maldives.