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Diving with the Ocean’s Guardians: The Importance of Tiger Sharks in the Maldives with Blue Force
Here at Blue Force, we live for diving. With over 25 years of experience in the clear waters of the Red Sea and the Maldives, we know that every dive isn’t just an adventure—it’s a deep connection with nature. In the Maldives, one of our greatest treasures is the tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier), a majestic predator that transforms the reefs and channels into a living spectacle. Want to know why they’re so special to us and to the Maldivian ecosystem? Dive into this story with us! Tiger Sharks: The Conductors of the Maldivian Ocean Imagine floating in the turquoise waters of Fuvahmulah, a jewel of the southern Maldives, when a…
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December 2024, Maldives Central Atolls route
Explore the underwater wonders of the Maldives Central Atolls route, Dive into crystal-clear waters, vibrant reefs, and unforgettable marine life, check our last video
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Central Atolls Route – Liveaboard Blue Force One, September 2024
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The Giant Guitarfish: An Underwater Marvel of Maldives.
In the marvelous waters of the Maldives, where the Indian Ocean displays its majesty, divers aboard Blue Force boats have the privilege of encountering a unique and fascinating creature: the Giant Guitarfish, also known as the Guitar Shark, scientifically identified as Rhynchobatus djiddensis, one of the many underwater gems that make Maldives an unparalleled diving destination. The name in Divehi, the language spoken in the Maldives, is Madimiyaru, where Madi means Stingray and Miyaru means shark. Characteristics of the Guitarfish The Rhynchobatus djiddensis is characterized by its distinctive flattened body shape, resembling a guitar, hence commonly known as the Guitar Shark. It is often confused with the White spotted wedgefish…
