The Maldives is a paradise situated in the middle of the Indian Ocean. You can swim for hours in the surrounding azure blue, crystal clear and calm water.
This archipelago may be completely submerged within the next 30 years because the islands sit only two meters above sea level. Climate change and melting polar icecaps threaten its existence.
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The coral reefs have been affected by bleaching which has also had an impact on the whole marine ecosystem.
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The accommodation in the Maldives takes communing with nature to the next level. Overwater bungalows and villages of wood with thatched roofs give you incomparable views and even the bathrooms are made with glass walls so the ocean is always with you.
Diving is a great attraction and Maaya Thila is one of the best spots. Swim with all kinds of sharks, including the whale shark, which can grow up to 46 feet in length.
In the Maldives, you will eat some of the most flavorful, fresh fruit you’ll ever see. Find it at many roadside markets where you’ll be astounded by the bright colors.
A one-of-a-kind sight you will see in the Maldives is bioluminescent phytoplankton. This rare phenomenon is seen at Vaadhoo Island where the water is an glowing, otherworldly blue.