How to visit Hanifaru Bay
Hanifaru Bay is within a UNESCO biosphere reserve which makes it a marine protected area. This famous bay is located within Baa Atoll, one of the 26 atolls that make up the Maldives. Baa Atoll is known for its pristine
Marine Life in the Maldives
As a marine biologist, my favorite part of living on a tropical island is the marine life! In the past 6 months, I have seen so many amazing organisms while in and above the water! They are always around no
Exploring Anemones of the Sea!
What a special find! Sea anemones are a soft body organism known for a mighty sting! Yet, some fish are able to live within this anemone. Anemonefish or better known as clownfish are fish in the video below. This is
Swimming Through the Acropora Forest
This is what a healthy Staghorn (or Acropora cervicornis) coral forrest looks like! The genus Acropora are the branching corals and these are also the type of coral who's population is dropping at alarming rates. A. cervicornis and A. palmata are
