The Maldives Atolls are ring-shaped coral reefs, a lagoon surround. A lagoon is a shallow body of water that is separated from the ocean by coral reefs. the construction of an atoll see the blog link below the text.
term Atoll in the local language
An atoll is called in Dhivehi (official language) atolu . Atolu refers to the geographic unit of a surrounded by reefs and shallow water area for a political administrative unit, comparable to states or provinces.
What is an atoll?
"An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef enclosing a lagoon. The word atoll is derived from atolhu, the equivalent term in the Maldivian language (Dhivehi). The coral reef forms a seam of often very small islands, after the Polynesian word for "island" are usually called Motu. In the lagoon are still remnants of the former volcano summit as islands rise above the sea level. "atolls are only found in tropical waters, mainly in the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean, Caribbean Sea, it is only four atolls. A state that consists only of atolls form the Maldives. "(Quotes from Wikipedia)
Maldives atolls
The Maldives form 26 natural atolls and 19 administrative districts. Over 11 atolls are more than 90 islands developed for tourism . The 19 administrative districts tend to have multiple names:
- geographical name
- OFFICIALS (tourist) with
- traditional name (Dhivehi)
Maldives underwater world
The atolls offer a unique experience diving with colorful marine life and huge schools of fish. Here you encounter reef sharks, manta rays and eagle rays.
reef
a reef is that part of the atoll, which is directed outward to the ocean and deep into the sea. Here and in the Riffkanälen you find the most beautiful colors and diverse shapes found in corals.
reef ring
The ring around a riff is not closed and crossed by Riffkanälen.
reef channel
A Riffkanal may be a few meters wide up to several kilometers.
inner reef
An inner reef is the part that is inside the atoll. The color variety is lower, the visibility is poor.
Thila
referred to it as Thila Riffkanälen growing hills. They grow about 2 meters wide or deep below the surface and are up to several kilometers. Thilas are the most beautiful diving spots.
diving
Depending on the season, as the moon, full or new moon, monsoon influence, straight or wavy topography creates different flow directions with bays, which also affect the visibility at the dive spots. Crystal clear water can change from one day to the lumen in water and affect even bathing on the shore.
visibility of the dive spots
In the period in which the water is flushed from the outside of the atoll in the inside of the atoll, the water is crystal clear. Ideal for snorkeling and diving. Where it is rinsed away from the interior of the atoll, is located in the plankton Inneren des Atolls im Wasser. Es ist trüb.
Beste Tauchzeit auf den Malediven
- Mai bis Dezember: Westseite der Atolle
- Januar bis April: Ostseite der Atolle
Malediven Taucherkarten
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