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Turtles Tag

Everyone loves the Maldives’ turtles

02 Dec 2014, Posted by Barbara Tori in Komandoo

Over half of Komandoo guest and staff came to listen to Jillian give a talk about the different species of turtles we have in our atoll, details of how they live, the dangers they face and what we can do to help the declining populations.

Instructor Diaries – Turtle Love

19 Mar 2012, Posted by Prodivers Kuredu in Kuredu

After a short cutoff in the instructor diaries, they are back. And this month we would like to introduce you Mr March – Benoit. Ben is by all accounts a bit of character on the island; having recently completed his 1st year here he has…

Rescuing Olive Ridley Turtles

13 Mar 2012, Posted by Prodivers Kuredu in Kuredu

About a week ago we received a report that a bale of turtles had been caught in a fishing net not far from Kudadhu. Our turtle conservation A-team geared up and took off for what turned out to be a very emotional rescue. Though the…

Today… At Kuredu Caves

23 Jan 2012, Posted by Prodivers Kuredu in General, Kuredu

We sent Dave, our videographer, to film this morning’s dive to Kuredu Caves. Check out what the ‘Turtle Airport’ had in store and see on Facebook what impressions the guests have been left with.  Dont forget that you can rate Kuredu Caves this week and…

A Day With… Turtles

22 Jan 2012, Posted by Prodivers Kuredu in Kuredu

Every day this week, we are planning to introduce you to some of the incredible things that you could hope to see while diving or snorkeling with us. The first installment of this series features an incredible survivor of the natural world. There are not too…

The race is on…

26 Aug 2011, Posted by Prodivers Kuredu in Kuredu

It was the 23rd of August around 8:30 pm when one of the room boys of the 100 bungalow side suddenly stumbled over hatching turtles! Immediately he informed the hotel and us and of course no one wanted to miss out this special event! At…

Rush Hour at Caves – Turtle Airport at its best

06 Apr 2011, Posted by Prodivers Kuredu in Kuredu

Green and Hawksbill Turtles are the most common species of Turtle in the Maldives. Usually known as solitary creatures, we have the privilege of seeing them enjoying good company. Kuredu Caves, located right on our doorstep on the outside of the Atoll, has provided shelter…

Altogether now…… ahhhhh!

31 Jan 2011, Posted by Prodivers Kuredu in Kuredu

There’s not too many things as cute as a baby turtle, and early this morning (27th January) we got a call on the Turtle Phone (it’s a bit like the Bat Phone but Darren doesn’t have a superhero costume, we don’t think…) to say that…

Did you know – Turtles wipe their own bums!?

20 Aug 2010, Posted by Prodivers Kuredu in Kuredu

Kuredu Caves is a pretty unique dive site, not only in the Maldives, but across the world’s oceans. Turtles are normally solitary creatures, preferring their own company to that of others.  What makes Caves special is the community of green turtles that has taken up…