Description
Book SynopsisFourth Edition - updated and released in 2023. This book gives a comprehensive overview of island history, Indian Ocean maritime history and famous shipwrecks of the Maldives. Dive Maldives includes a useful diver information section, resort names and atoll maps, as well as an index of fish, invertebrates and dive sites that await scuba divers in the Maldives. First published in 1996 and reprinted with updated information in 1998 as the 2nd edition. Translated into English, French, Italian and German. Reprinted with additional information in 2006 and again in 2018 as the 3rd Edition. The atoll maps show more than 200 resorts. This edition adds new resort names and updates island information.
Trade Review'Very interesting & informative book on atolls, dive sites & general information on the Maldives. Best I have seen for a long time'- Amazon customer; 'A great description of many of the dive sites in the Maldives. I hope to live long enough to dive all of them!'- Goodreads.
Table of ContentsCoral Reefs of the Maldives - Climate, Currents, Diving Safety, Tides, Protected Marine Areas, Indian Ocean Maritime History, Famous Shipwrecks of the Maldives; North Male Atoll Islands (Kaafu); South Male Atoll Islands (Kaafu); North Ari Atoll Islands (Alifu Alifu); South Ari Atoll Islands (Alifu Dhaalu); Felidhe Atoll Islands (Vaavu); Faadjippolhu Atoll Islands (Lhaviyani); Addu Atoll Islands (Seenu); South Maalhosmadulu & Goidhoo Atoll Islands (Baa); North Nilandhe Atoll Islands (Faafu); South Nilandhe Atoll Islands (Dhaalu); Mulaku Atoll Islands (Meemu); North Maalhossmadulu Atoll Islands (Raa); Atoll Maps; Diver Information; Index of Fish; Index of Dive Sites; Further Reading; Dhivehi (Maldivian) Words & Phrases.
