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Maldivian Anemone Fish (set)

Endemic to the Maldives, they thrive in almost all reefs. They could very well be the most photographed fish around. Even so observing them is an obsessive thing. The relationship among their family, the mutualism with its host anemone and many other aspects of their behaviour.

Dec 08, 2009 | Categories: Photos | Tags: Amphiprion Nigripes, Anemone, Anemone Fish, Close Up, Clown Fish, Diving, Macro, Maldives, Maldivian Anem, Photos, Salt Water People, Scuba, Scuba Diving, Set, Zim | 1 Comment »

Hanifaru

Known as Vandhumaafaru-adi to the local community, Hanifaru is a bay like lagoon located in Baa Atoll (a Northern Atoll in Maldives). During the south-west monsoon huge groups of Manta Rays congregate at this spot during times of plankton accumulation. Mantas could be found here in over a hundred at times and they are often joined by Whale Sharks. This is indeed a spectacular site to see. The south-west monsoon is from April to November.

Nov 16, 2009 | Categories: Photos | Tags: Baa Atoll, Hanifaru, Maldives, Manta, Marine Protected Area, MPA, Protect the Sharks, Protected, Rays, Salt Water People, Sanctuary, Scuba Diving, Underwater, Whale Shark, World Environment Day, World Ocean Day, Zim | 9 Comments »