DivePoint Meedhupparu

Meet the Crown-of-Thorns Starfish.

It’s spiky.
It’s venomous.
It eats coral.
And despite the name… it’s not a fish. 🤷‍♀️😂

Basically, it’s the kind of creature you definitely want to admire from a respectful distance.

Found all around the Maldives, the Crown-of-Thorns is actually a fascinating part of the reef — until there are too many of them. And those beautiful-looking spines? Absolutely not touchable. 😬

So what should you do if you spot one?

👉 Don’t touch it.
👉 Don’t try to be a hero.
👉 Tell your dive guide or instructor.

Your hands will thank you later. 😉

And speaking of things you normally only see from a distance…

👋 Lara is coming out from behind the screen!

Usually busy answering your emails, organising bookings and doing approximately 728 other things at Divepoint, Lara will be at INTERDIVE 2026 in Friedrichshafen — where you can finally meet her face to face.

And yes, she’ll be much friendlier than a Crown-of-Thorns. We promise. 😂

🎁 Plus, we’ll have special INTERDIVE offers and surprises for those visiting us in person.

So come and say hi, talk Maldives, meet Lara…

…and please leave the Crown-of-Thorns alone. 👑🤿

📍 INTERDIVE 2026 | Friedrichshafen HALL B5- STAND 220

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🐋💙 Sunday was International Whale Shark Day… but at Divepoint, we believe these gentle giants deserve to be celebrated every day.

The world’s biggest fish, yet one of the most peaceful encounters you can experience underwater.

There is something truly humbling about sharing the ocean with a whale shark—watching it glide effortlessly through the blue, completely unbothered by our presence.

And here in the Maldives, we are lucky enough to call these waters home. 🌊

Have you ever had a whale shark encounter? Tell us about it.👇💙

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Who else is enchanted by the magic of macro photography? 🔍💙
Today at Maamunagaa Giri, we could have stayed forever watching this beautiful moray eel getting a full mouth clean-up! 😍
Its tiny cleaner crew — cleaner shrimp and cleaner wrasse — fearlessly enter its mouth and remove parasites and leftover food. 🦐🐠✨
A perfect example of the incredible relationships happening all around us underwater — you just need to slow down and look closely.
The smaller the world, the bigger the wonder. 💙
Who else could spend an entire dive watching this? 👀👇

Some journeys are just transportation.
This one is the beginning of the adventure. ✈️🏝️

Our August Newsletter celebrates everything we love about Meedhupparu—and we are so excited to share it with you.

Keep an eye out... it's coming soon! 💙🌊
https://divepoint-maldives.com/newsletter/

Happy Birthday, Marcus! 🎉🦈🧜‍♂️

Today, all of your DivePoint teams across the Maldives are celebrating you. Thank you for your vision, your leadership, and for creating more than just dive centres—you've built a family.

We wish you another year filled with health, happiness, laughter, and unforgettable adventures above and below the surface.
Your Teams

💙 Did You Know?
🦐 There are over 600 species of Pistol Shrimps worldwide.
🐠 More than 120 Goby species live in partnership with them.
💥 The Pistol Shrimp's claw is one of the fastest biological movements ever recorded.
👀 The Goby acts as the shrimp's eyes, while the shrimp provides the Goby with a safe home.
🤿 One of the best places to observe this fascinating relationship is right here in the Maldives—especially on the sandy reefs around Meedhupparu, where our Divepoint guides regularly introduce guests to these tiny "partners in crime."

Don't miss our August Edition Newsletter to learn all about this incredible creatures
https://divepoint-maldives.com/newsletter/

Do you know Emil's story? 🤿
Two years ago, he arrived as a guest. Today, he's part of the Divepoint Maldives family.
What made him leave everything behind and follow his dream in the Maldives? 🌊
Find out in our August Newsletter, where we'll also share the latest news and underwater highlights from Meedhupparu.

✉️ Coming soon!

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