Maldives - What lies beneath the Indian Ocean?

Reef Shark (Just little ones up to a metre) were everywhere chasing the tiny schools of fish along the sand. While they were there I was happy snorkelling out deeper. The only creepy thing I came across was a jellyfish and a lionfish which I am told is not one to go near....I was out of the water otherwise i may have tried to get a closer photo. Need to brush up on my friendly and "deadly" fish before I head off on another water holiday maybe. Makunudu had Grey Nurse sharks come into the jetty area at dusk and they were huge. They assured us that they do not hang around during the day. Just as well as I may not have got back in the water. Even if they are not killers they are very big................and scary.



Another frequent visitor under the Villa, seemed to be always there on its own but many around swimming together.



You have no idea how long it took me to get a photo of this particular fish, it was beautiful but very quick and very timid.

These mauve fish were everywhere and I think they just loved having their photo taken, but lovely to watch just the same.



Guess who is hiding....but I waited and waited and finally this turtle poked its head out to make a quick getaway but I was ready for the chase. Just lovely and graceful to watch. In the end it had much more energy than I did. But first turtle I have seen on our snorkelling trips.



Keeping an eye on this large thing following ............ME!



Nemo family.....living in a clam. The parents attacked the camera as they are so protective. Reminds me of the movie. Geoff found them not far from Villa 503 at Body Hithi so we made many visits to see what they were up to.



Vibrant blue teeny fish swimming around the coral.



Think I may have seen some of these in the Male Fish Market......and I will be honest I have eaten them at Rarotonga and they are yum crumbed. But I don't look at them all as a good feed with chips and salad.

This one would have to be the most annoying.....they followed us all over the place so I have about 50 photos that they have darted in front of. One kept so close to Geoff for about 30 minutes I thought we would be taking it back to the Villa. I have never seen so many fish that are not afraid of humans and just swim to you and around you. I guess theya re used to humans with so many visitors snorkelling the reef each day. Although there was only ever about half a dozen swimmers out at the one time as most chose to swim in the pool.

Check out the friend looking up Geoffs swimmers......he stuck to him like glue. Not sure why!

Don't you just love the big eyes on this fish? Another timid one that only hangs around rocks and hides from anyone who looks like they are carrying a camera.

This is apparently a Parrot Fish after googling (I stand to be corrected) but they can change shape and size and color over their life time. HELLO.......so can I ! We have something in common. Weight gain, sunburn...big bum etc..... I wonder if they look in the mirror and say....:Do I look big in these scales" ?????

Heaps of Cuttlefish swam passed each day in massive numbers darting back and forth......this way they were silvery and you could see their eyes...then they dart back and they are black and unrecognisable. Another first for me.

Ab nearly died of fright when she opened this pic........maybe it is not my best side but heck I have done the right thing by covering up....rash vest, lycra shorts. I learnt the hard way after a trip to Niue and got burnt on the first day. The sun is fierce. SLIP SLOP SLAP.......

I think this is the thumbs up for another ocean adventure.....great! Where will it be........hmmmmm
Cocos Islands, Bora Bora, Marshall Islands, Paulo, Aututaki......I have so many suggestions......but I need to fly first Class or Business.....am over sniffers...coughers....snorers....plane travel is a pain when you cannot sleep yourself!

 

This is the third time I have tried to save this .....had other pics and they were good but I am not going to go back and re-do.........................this is painful. If you could upload heaps of pics at the same time and speedy....I would love these blogs.
BUT I am peeved off now and totally over this for the time being. You have only missed out on some very important information on Parrot Fish and photos of me under water in my mermaid costume but heck........mermaids are a dime a dozen. So until the next blog of my 5 star experience at Bodu Hithi....... and Singapore......... keep checking, I am sure you have nothing better to do!

Jen