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Great Barracudas

Blog Filitheyo - 14.05.2021 Barracudas - the  voracious predators that hunt by ambush. They rely on surprise and short bursts of speed (up to 43 km/h) to overrun their prey, sacrificing maneuverability. Generally, adult barracudas are considered to be solitary when it comes to hunting, though young barracudas tend [...]

Hawksbill Turtles

Blog Bathala - 11.05.2021 Hawksbill turtles use their beaks to help extract their favourite prey. Hawksbill turtles are typically found on coral reefs which are home to their preferred food—sponges. The shape and sharpness of their beak enable them to reach into small holes and [...]

The danish guys …

Blog Filitheyo - 30.04.2021 Here are our Filitheyo team updates. We have reinforced our lines with a new instructor – Jens. He comes from Denmark, but he lived in Germany for the most of his life. Now Tore and Jens can have their secret conversations [...]

Ribbontail Ray

Blog Bathala - 06.05.2021 Ribbontail ray - very common in the Indian ocean, all the way until Australia, with some sightings even in the Galapagos islands. Usually spending the time between 20 and 60m depth, the ray feeds on molluscs, crabs, shrimps and bony fish. [...]

Healthy coral life

Blog Medhufushi - 30.04.2021 After years of coral bleaching and increase in water temperatures our reefs are slowly growing back. But the every step we take in helping this ocean we can make the difference and bring it back to its old glory.. Our beautiful [...]

All around Bathala

Have you been recently on Bathala? A lot of work has been done to improve the comfort in the bar and the restaurant, the volleyball court is now repositioned into the center of the island. The beach is clean and tidy, as the removal of [...]

The royal beauty

Blog Medhufushi - 25.04.2021 We wait for them with patience and eagerness. As these elegant gentle creatures come by to get cleaned. At the ideal cleaning station block at Valley of the ray... The Reef Manta Ray (Mobula Alfredi) we see in Meemu Atoll is [...]

Resort Diving

Blog Medhufushi - 17.04.2021 A week where it takes courage to take the first step. Resort Diving. No matter water not (yet) being your element we give an experience of a life time. Come and dive and explore the world of diving with us..

Good times

Blog Oasis - 13.04.2021 We remember the good times with pleasure and looking forward so much to experience a lot of it with as many of you as possible! See you soon :-)

Medhufushi’s New Firepower

Blog Medhufushi - 10.04.2021 Introducing to you Our Medhufushi Team Ved as our Baseleader and Kafrul as our Dive Master/ Water Sports Incharge. Together they are young and Vibrant and full of energy and always ready to take you diving. So don’t think and come [...]

Emergency oxygen training

Blog Bathala - 09.04.2021 Safety is of great concern at Werner Lau dive centers. We train all our staff at least every six months how to use the Wenoll O2 system. Did you know that the advantage of this oxygen system is that, in an [...]

Reopening on 01 July 2021

The Oasis Dive Resort - Re-opening on 01 July 2021 Now more than one year has passed since we said goodbye to our last guests. It' s unbelievable and we miss you so much. But there is some light on the horizon. We are in [...]

Clownfishes

Blog Bathala - 25.0.2021 Out of the 29 different species of clownfish worldwide, this particular one (see photo) is endemic to the Maldives and Sri Lanka. The anemone's tentacles have stinging cells called nematocysts that release a toxin when prey or predator touches it. Clownfish, [...]

Pictures from Michael Fusco

Blog - 15.03.2021 Thanks a lot to Michael Fusco who provided us with these wonderful pictures!

We are closing our centre in Sharm el Sheikh!

It's been 20 years now that it took us to the Red Sea. The picture above is also so old...)) Despite our Maldivian enthusiasm we had a hard time at the beginning and got the business in Sharm el Sheikh very slowly under control. But [...]

So much fish!

Blog Bathala - 02.03.2021 So many fish, so many colours and shapes, who can recognize them all? Soldierfish or squirrelfish? Lizardfish or goby? Mullets or rudderfish? Emperor or snapper? Bannerfish or moorish idol? Scorpionfish or stonefish? Luckily our instructors have a good eye and will [...]

Turtle City

Blog Filitheyo - 28.02.2021 She cruises along our house reef everyday greeting everyone who comes along. With one breath she stayes for 30mins down a total champion free diver. Our House Reef – Haksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)

Old is Gold

Filitheyo - 22.02.2021 After years of being away he is back and we knew one day he would come back…. Our former Sheena Guide Tore is back in the company and back on the Maldives. Welcome on Filitheyo Tore!

Medhu is back

Blog Medhufushi - 19.02.2021 Another step forward... we will start in Medhufushi right now. Everything is prepared, Mateja and Kafrul are waiting for you let‘s dive at Mantas and More, Simply the Best, Sharks Tongue and all the other great channels

The Oasis postpones the reopening until 1st July 2021

Due to the ongoing difficult situation due to Corona, we are now receiving daily booking cancellations regarding the booked stay at Oasis. Our customers can cancel free of charge up to 2 weeks prior to arrival. This option is used more and more often. In [...]

Light Show

Blog Bathala - 08.02.2021 Are you up for an underwater light show? Our blue light torches illuminate the colors of the corals and fish, making it an amazing shiny experience during night dives or snorkeling. Those scorpionfish appear pink, the lizardfish shine while hidden under [...]

Sunny greetings from The Oasis

Blog Oasis - 01.02.2021 To ease your winter a little bit, we´re sending you sunny greetings from The Oasis! At the moment, we have around 20 degrees air temperature and 21 degrees water temperature. Take care everybody and stay healthy! Thanks a lot to Shirin [...]

keep on smiling

Blog Filitheyo - 29.01.2021 Sometimes he smiles. Sometimes he is serious. But he is our friend.. We see him rarely but when he makes a appearance it is one to remember. Our Lemon Shark on Filitheyo House Reef (Cruising in the Shallows)

Bathala is opening from the 21st of February!!!

I had a conversation with the owner of Bathala Island Resort today. It has been decided that Bathala will be bookable again from Feb 21st for our customers from Europe and Switzerland. This perfectly fits into the Manta season. If we can get flights, Lilly [...]

Always good for a surprise …

Bathala - 25.01.2021 Treat yourself to some surprises. The reefs of the North Ari atoll hide many jewels, for example these two members of the cartilaginous class of fish. Do you like more the zebra shark we saw at Maaya thila, or the guitar fish [...]