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Moray Eels

Blog Bathala - 27.05.2021 Did you know moray eels reproduce by fertilization that is oviparous, when eggs and sperm are fertilized in the water outside the womb, also known as spawning. On average, female moray eels can release 10,000 eggs at a time. These eggs [...]

Stonefish

Blog Bathala -20.05.2021 Stonefishes are found wide spread in the whole indo-pacific region, some rare encounters have been reported even in rivers. They have potent neurotoxins secreted from glands at the base of their dorsal fin spines which stick up when disturbed or threatened. Their [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

We are back!

Bathala  -14.01.2021 The Werner Lau dive team on Bathala is ready for 2021, enthusiastic and excited as ever. The reefs of the North Ari atoll are waiting for you, experienced divers and the less experienced ones, and the beginners as well. Everybody is welcome. Join [...]

Maldives Update 18.11.2020

The resorts and thus our dive centres will be reopened in December! Opening dates: Bathala: 01. December 2020 exclusively for Qatar Holidays and from 21. December 2020 for all guests Filitheyo and Medhufushi: December 01, 2020 The entry to the Maldives seems to be possible [...]

InterDive Friedrichshafen 2020

InterDive Friedrichshafen 2020 This is how it looks like. Also this time we will be part of the InterDive in Friedrichshafen. However, this year we don't have our own booth, but can be found at the booth of SSI. Roland will be there the whole [...]

Miro & Dani

Bathala - 26.07.2020 Finaly! Time to go home for Dani and Miro. They leave until October and will be back once Bathala will be open again. See you soon in October on Bathala!

News from Werner Lau

Werner Lau - 03.06.2020 Short update on how things might be developing ... In the meantime, most of our destinations have already considered opening their borders and have published first, provisional plans. The Maldives want to open their borders again on 01 July 2020. Contrary [...]

Werner Lau News

Werner Lau - 19.05.2020 Every day we receive several inquiries as to when diving with Werner Lau will be possible again. To say it in advance: Of course nobody knows exactly yet. Among other things we are waiting for the flight schedules of the airlines [...]

recently on Bathala …

Bathala - 14.05.2020 A staff diving day in Bathala! The island is well visited. All the staff from Thudufushi and Athuruga are there too and are waiting for the things to happen. Let's be positive about the future! In a few weeks we will know [...]

Maldives News

Maldives - 28.04.2020 Our crew on Filitheyo is sending you best regards. Everyone is doing well on Fili, diving at the house reef is still great, even if the monsoon change is starting now. Also from Bathala and Medhufushi there is nothing new to report. [...]

Corona Update 26.04.2020

Well, of course all our hotels and diving centres are still closed. Like everyone else we are wondering, too: When will we resume? When will we be able to open where and what again? This will depend largely on when flight concepts will finally be [...]

Maldives

Maldives - 08.04.2020 Small message from the Maldives: There are no more guests, but the remaining staff on Medhu, Bathala and Filitheyo is doing very well. There are certainly worse things than being an "island prisoner" and being able to avoid Corona..🙂... Anyway, we are [...]

Update 06.04.2020

First of all thank you very much from all of us for your good wishes and that you are thinking of us. In particular, I would like to thank our many repeat customers for their trust during the crisis. MALDIVES: Filitheyo and Medhufushi: Now there [...]

Corona Update

22.03.2020 Update Corona: We would like to thank you all for your good wishes and for thinking of us. We are thinking of you too.  MALDIVES: So far there have been only isolated cases of Corona. The government is isolating the islands and Male extensively, […]

Update

Hi everyone! This is our actual situation worldwide. Fuerteventura - we have closed our dive center, the club will most likely be closed within the next few days. In Fuerteventura there is a curfew and the same recommendations as everywhere else in the world: keep [...]

temporarily our last house reef dive

Blog Bathala - 17.03.2020 Our last dive, temporarily, on the Bathala housereef. This is a farewell to the island and our friends under water. Soon we will be back, to reload the action and excitement. Thanks to all our divers for sending us good vibes [...]