Dive Maldives: A Guide to the Maldives Archipelago (Atoll Editions) [Paperback]

The maps are divided into three types: atoll, region and site maps. The atoll maps show the resorts in blue type with traditional island names in brackets. Also shown are uninhabited islands, reefs, Protected Marine Areas, heliports, channel names, and some of the well known dive site locations.

The dive site maps are useful references for divers and show the topography and scale of the reef. Through the use of symbols for features such as caves, overhangs, saddles and canyons, as well as commonly seen fish and marine life, divers get a predive glimpse of what they can expect to see during the dive.

Scattered throughout the book are 191 photographs with informative captions. All fish mentioned are listed in a separate index at the back and are grouped by class and family, with both their common and scientific name reported for easy identification. For those divers who have never been to this remote nation of 1190 islands, there is a useful section with practical information for travelers and divers, and an up to date index of resorts and liveaboard vessels.

Besides the diving related material, Dive Maldives covers other important aspects of this wonderful archipelago, including island history, Indian Ocean maritime history and shipwrecks, coral reef ecosystem and environmental problems. Although non divers would find it extremely pleasant and interesting to read, this is indeed a book dedicated to divers, particularly those seeking a deeper knowledge and understanding of this top class dive destination. Recommended to all those who want to know more than a simple dive guide can tell... And it comes in three versions too: English, German and Italian.

In addition to Dive Maldives (3rd Ed.), our current products include Atlas of the Maldives: A guide for Travellers, Divers and Sailors (5th Ed.) by Tim Godfrey, Maldives Travellers and Divers Maps (5th Ed.) by Tim Godfrey, Marine Life of the Maldives by Neville Coleman, and Photo Guide to Fishes of the Maldives by Rudie Kuiter.

`Dive Maldives' has quickly established a reputation for accuracy and become the standard reference for both divers and instructors. The Ministry of Tourism has acknowledged the usefulness of `Dive Maldives' by using many of the stories, information and maps in its official Website and CD-Rom.

Atoll Editions strives to continue mapping our marine parks and dive sites, as well as promoting further marine education through our books and maps. Our reef mapping work is expanding and we are consistently revising our books as this technology evolves and developments take place in the Maldives Archipelago and Australia's Great Barrier Reef. By purchasing our products directly, you will be contributing directly to our reef mapping work in the Maldives and the Great Barrier Reef.