This coral species, known as acropora hemprichii, grows in the shallow reefs of the Maldives in tapered branches which eventually look like a bush or dome as they grow. That piece of coral I ...

has impacted 70 percent of the planet’s coral reefs, in 67 countries. It’s the second such event in a decade; the previous one, from 2014 to 2017, was what spurred Velaa and other Maldives ...

with the Maldives tourism board going so far as to encourage visitors to carry out their own nonbiodegradable waste. The delicate coral reef ecosystem, too – a huge lure for divers and ...

the Maldives could be almost completely submerged, helped along by the bleaching of the reefs which act as natural barriers. Like many locals, guide Mohamed Hailam is concerned about the impact ...

Crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and serene beaches–Dharavandhoo Island is everything great about Maldives. The island is easy to reach; take a 20-minute flight or a scenic 8-hour ...

This coral species, known as acropora hemprichii, grows in the shallow reefs of the Maldives in tapered branches which eventually look like a bush or dome as they grow. That piece of coral I spotted ...