Scientists that identify, describe, classify and name organisms (taxonomists) can sometimes be a bit plain when naming species. However, there are some exceptionally creative names, and one of them is Spanish dancer (Hexabranchus sanguineus), an elusive species of Indo-pacific nudibranch.

Yesterday our guests saw something very unusual… something so unusual that our Marine Biologist had not seen it in the two years that he has worked in the Maldives; a Pyrosome.

On the 6th of January, near Manta Point, Gili boat crew noticed a bunch of nets drifting in the Ocean.

Last week we warmly welcomed back Martin Stelfox to Gili Lankanfushi. Martin is the founder of the Olive Ridley Project and this was Martin’s third visit to Gili.

Last week we warmly welcomed back Martin Stelfox to Gili Lankanfushi. Martin is the founder of the Olive Ridley Project and this was Martin’s third visit to Gili.

Last week we warmly welcomed back Martin Stelfox to Gili Lankanfushi. Martin is the founder of the Olive Ridley Project and this was Martin’s third visit to Gili.

Last week we warmly welcomed back Martin Stelfox to Gili Lankanfushi. Martin is the founder of the Olive Ridley Project and this was Martin’s third visit to Gili.