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"A paradise for divers and a mecca for marine biologists" - 5 of the best dive sites in the Maldives - some ranked among the best in the world. Detailed information on location (including animated maps), life forms, safety, photography and environmental protection. Diving hints from qualified instructors. Separate information on wrecks, their history and their story - right down to every little nook and cranny that lends authenticity to every single wreck. Accompanied by unique on-location photographs of every individual site. 
 
Useful local terms 

Falhu 

Lagoon encircled by a reef sometimes with one or more islands inside 

Faru 

Large reef partially exposed at low tide 

Finolhu 

Island with few or no coconut trees 

Fushi 

Big island usually on the outside reefs of the island 

Futtaru 

Reef where waves break 

Giri 

Small patch of coral a couple of metres below the surface 

Halu 

Clearing in lagoon 

Kandhu 

Sea inside atoll 

Kandu Olhi 

Channel 

Maa Kandu 

Sea outside atoll 

Thila 

Coral reef a few metres below the surface 

Vilu 

Deep area inside lagoon 

 

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