The ocean depths is much like an alien world. Aliens to humans that is, but home to a countless array of creatures, both great and small who are all linked in an intricate chain, each link as important as the other in maintaining a fragile balance. One of the best places to uncover the mysteries of this unique world is undoubtedly the Maldives where clear ocean waters and a myriad of colourful coral and marine life attract snorkelers and divers from all corners of the globe.
Each Maldives resort is pretty much a self contained island getaway in itself so look to find one that offers plenty of underwater adventures and excursions. PER AQUUM Niyama is an ideal choice in this regard and it gives you a chance to get involved in coral conservation too. The resort features its own Marine Biology Lab where guests can get a deeper appreciation and understating into marine biodiversity that plays such a key role in sustaining life in the Indian Ocean. This will no doubt help when you take to the seas on your snorkelling or diving excursions and get to see firsthand the stunning marine life that call these waters home.
However, it is not just during the day that this underwater world is so fascinating; at night the landscape changes in a manner of speaking, as nocturnal marine life come out and corals can be observed in a whole new light. Look to sign up for a night snorkelling expedition that will give you the perfect opportunity to see what goes down below under the cover of darkness.
But there is much more than just learning about and seeing coral and marine life. With such a personal connection to nature, there also is a need to getting involved in its conservation. After all are we not custodians for preserving the world we live in? If you do feel strongly about this, then definitely look to sign up for some of the various conservation projects open to travellers. Coral planting projects is one option, while another is adopt-a-coral programmes; some resorts give you the option of joining a marine biologist to a coral nursery where you can select your very own coral to name and support. It is a rather special opportunity to become a foster parent as it were to one of Mother Nature’s precious creations.
Shehera Fioni is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Catalina Forbes. Her content is based on many thrilling escapades offered to travellers across the world.
