The serene islands of Maldives are a popular tourist destination as it offers breathtaking sceneries complete with clear blue waters and abundant marine species which can be discovered by snorkelling or diving. The picturesque Maldivian waters are transparent for numerous reasons; one of the main reasons the waters of Maldives are an electric blue and crystal clear are due to the tropical climate experienced year round! The hot and humid weather experienced between the months from December to March are ideally the best time to visit the Maldives as this is when the waters are the clearest. Clear waters also provide for great underwater experiences, where coral reefs complete with colourful sea creatures can be visibly seen.
Scientists state that the colour of the ocean is also dependant on the number and type of substances and elements in the water such as coral, algae etc. It is known that a main reason the waters appear bright blue and clear is due to the presence of microscopic plankton in the water, known as ‘Phytoplankton’ which absorbs the sun light and later illuminating it, thus creating the blue and green colours of the Maldivian sea. In Maldives, bungalow accommodations, particularly the over water bungalows gives its guests an unrivalled, dazzling view of the ocean right from their rooms! As most guests travel to Maldives to enjoy the sun, sand and sea, those who stay at resorts such as Anantara Veli Maldives Resort prefer these types of accommodation as the tranquil, glistening waters of the Maldivian ocean can be experienced at all times of the day or night during their vacation.
As Maldives is one of the lowest countries in the world, the shallow waters that surround the islands also play a major part in contributing to the clear waters. Guests can generally wade through the waters where it’s usually only knee deep.
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