maldives

Wander through Maldives photo and video galleries—manta rays, coral gardens, and turquoise lagoons captured in vivid detail.

  • Wildlife Wednesday : Hermit Crab

    Wildlife Wednesday : Hermit Crab

    There are over 800 species of hermit crabs divided into two groups – marine and land. Most underwater hermit crabs require shelter produced by other organisms or risk being defenseless. Hermit crabs pick shells that help them increase mobility along with security. Most aquatic hermit crabs are omnivores. The hermit crab above is feasting on…

  • Turtle Hatchlings – Laamu, Maldives

    Turtle Hatchlings – Laamu, Maldives

    A few days ago around 11am, the staff at Six Senses Resort notified us the sea turtles were emerging from the sand and heading to the Indian Ocean. The biologists & staff contained the turtles on the beach for a few minutes to help increase the population and prevent predators from capturing them before they…