The Mantas of Hanifaru: the story continues….

By Kate, on October 22nd, 2010%

This week there was a piece in the Guardian about the situation at Hanifaru Lagoon in the Maldives. Here is a link to the article:  http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/oct/20/maldives-tourism-manta-rays

This follows on from my post back in September about the issue. Since 2009 Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll has seen its tourism trade triple. Guy Stevens, the director of . . . → Read More: The Mantas of Hanifaru: the story continues….

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Where do the real benefits of responsible diving lie? Part 1 Divers

By Kate, on October 10th, 2010%

So what’s it all about, why bother with responsible diving? I will begin to answer these questions in a three part blog series this week starting with Part 1 – benefits for divers

Well managed diving
 I remember a dive in the Maldives where we swam around a coral pinnacle, the trouble was that we . . . → Read More: Where do the real benefits of responsible diving lie? Part 1 Divers

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Case Study: Soleni Dive Centre at Soneva Fushi Maldives

By Kate, on October 8th, 2010%

What: Dive Centre based at the Soneva Fushi, Six Senses Resort

Where: Island of Kunfunadhoo, Baa Atoll, The Maldives

Responsible Dive Factor:
Marine biologist
A resident marine biologist is employed to inform guests and staff about the coral reef ecosystem and responsible behaviour in the reef environment. There are informal presentations and snorkelling trips which aim to enhance the guest . . . → Read More: Case Study: Soleni Dive Centre at Soneva Fushi Maldives

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The mantas of Hanifaru lagoon in the Maldives

By Kate, on September 23rd, 2010%

Last  week I went to the monthly British Society of Underwater Photographers (BSOUP) meeting. We heard from Alex Mustard, one of the UK’s top underwater photographers. He told us about a recent group trip to Hanifaru lagoon in the Maldives. The nutrient rich waters of the area support huge quantities of marine life and . . . → Read More: The mantas of Hanifaru lagoon in the Maldives

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