The Maldives has an abundance of marine life. Night dives are a must as the reefs become extremely lively, with predators on the prowl, particularly sharks and rays. The wet season between May and August reduces visibility. December to March has the lowest humidity and clearest water. Always keep an eye out into the blue, away from the reef into the ocean below you – you never know what action you may drift pass! All boat dives are drift dives; shore dives are also possible if you don’t want to do two boat dives a day. Diving may be in shallow reef gardens filled with fish, or underwater reefs in strong currents. The channels between reefs also make good drift dives. If you are going to the Maldives purely to dive, a ‘live on board’ may be the way forward. They give you access to a wider range of sites.