Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr Jillian Hudgins from the Olive Ridley Project, who gave the interested scuba divers and snorkellers an update on the turtle situation in the Maldives.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
