Whale shark of the Maldives

Whale Sharks of the Maldives

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Whale sharks are the biggest fish of the ocean and the south of Ari Atoll, in the Maldives, is a great place to dive and snorkel with this breathtaking creature. About whale sharks Whale sharks are filter feeding sharks that can reach up to 12 meters in length and 20 tons in weight. Whale sharks live mainly in tropical and warm seas, and have been spotted all around the world. They are pelagic fish that can dive deeper than 1.000 meters. Whale shark diet As one of only three known filter feeding shark species, whale sharks feed mainly on plankton but there are also records of them eating schools of small fish, clouds of eggs, small squid and vertebrates. Whale shark reproduction Whale sharks are ovoviviparous, which means that the eggs remain in the body of the female sharks. The young sharks are born between 40 to 60 centimetres in length. Whale sharks reach sexual maturity at around 30 years old, and their lifespan is estimated to be between 70 and 100 years. Whale sharks in the Maldives The whale sharks that you can find in the Maldives are rather small ones, measuring on average between 4 and 8 meters….

Scuba diving in Malta

Dive Malta

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Situated just underneath Sicily, Malta is composed of three small islands that hosts some of the most beautiful diving spots of the Mediterranean sea. Malta offers a beautiful sea, a rich history, good food and if you live in Europe is just a couple of hours away from your town. Best time to dive in Malta Divers here dive all year round but the best time to dive is in summer, between June and September, when the water reaches even 28 degrees and the days are sunny without the fall of a single drop of rain. In summer you can dive with a 5mm but there are divers that enjoy even a shorty in July and August. Where to dive in Malta There are beautiful spots in all three islands of the archipelago: Malta, Gozo and Comino. Dive sites in Malta In the main island of Malta the dive spots are spread mainly around the western part of the Island. The wrecks of Cirkewwa Cirkewwa is probably the most famous diving spot, it’s where you go at least once in your diving holiday. Situated to the most north point of Malta, just next to the jetty of the ferry that…

Sardine Run: the greatest shoal on earth

Sardine Run – The Greatest Shoal on Earth

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What is it? The Sardine Run is an epic wildlife event. Billion of sardines migrate northward along the South African coast following a current of cold water coming from the Agulhas Bank. The run begins when the water temperature drops below 21° C. The huge migration attracts thousands of dolphins, sharks, game fish, seagulls, and different species of whales. During the Sardine Run the shoals can be more than 7 km long, 1.5 km wide and 30 meters deep and it is visible from ultralight planes. Where is it? The Sardine Run starts in the waters of Agulhas Bank, shallow part of the southern African continental shelf, situated south of Cape Agulhas. The best place to dive with the shoals is in the Wild Coast, in the waters in front of Port St. Johns. When is it? The whole migrations happens every year, depending of many factors, one of this is the water temperature, from May through July. The best time, where you have more chances to live the Sardine Run is between the end of June and the beginning of July. Why it is so special Amazing sea life The shoals of sardines along the coast attracts many different…