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Aemin Tahir

Aemin Tahir is an experienced writer, tourist, and relationship guide. She is leading a perfect married life and has many good pieces of advice to make the most of your relationship. She likes to pen down her feelings about the places she visits and other necessary information about them in the most effective way.

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“Sea Star in the Maldives”

Mother nature has created so many magnificent gifts like Arch Berry Head- Canada, Plitvice Lakes National Park-Croatia, Rock Hvitserkur-Iceland, Craters of the Moon National Monument, and Preserve-USA. Among these nature creations, sea stars Maldives is truly a fairy tale story.

Truly, Maldives is a paradise. Crystal-clear seawater and the white beach have made it heaven on Earth. Maldives is not only famous for sandy beaches and crystal-clear seawater. It is also a renowned place for seeing sea stars.

In this article, we are going to reveal the unknown facts about Sea stars in the Maldives. So………… keep on reading.

These are the questions answered in this article.

1. 1. What are these sea stars?
   2. Where can you see these sea stars?
   3. What period we can see this?
   4. What causes these sea stars?
   5. Is it harmful?
   6. What activities can you do?

01.What are these sea stars?

At night, Sea waves glow with blue light or sometimes if someone steps on the seawater, water gives blue light.

2.Where can you see these sea stars?

Sea stars have appeared in a few parts of the world like Lakshadweep Islands in India, California, and Mosquito Bay in Puerto Rico. But not as prominent as in Maldives Vaadhoo island.

Vaadhoo Island is one of the 1192 Maldives islands. it is located southwest of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean. It is a small island, and close to 500 people live there.

Vaadhoo Island has been given a nickname called Sea of Stars.  You will be able to witness magnificent art created by nature in the summer of Maldives.

As a result of less Marine pollution, Sea stars are more visible in Vaadhoo as compared to other parts of the world.

Vaadhoo Island attracts many visitors from all around the world because of this incredible phenomenon. Vaadhoo Island is not only famous for sea Stars But also for Scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking.

03.What period we can see this?

There is no correct answer to this question. But if your purpose is to see sea stars, we would suggest you visit Vaadhoo Island from June to February. Most visitors are lucky enough to see this incredible natural phenomenon between July to February.

Especially on dark nights these sea stars are more visible. So, it is better to select 6 days after the full moon.  When you plan your trip to Vaadhoo, keep these things in your mind.

04.What causes these sea stars

This natural phenomenon is created by Bioluminescence. Bioluminescence is the ability of certain living things to create light. Fireflies, Railroad worms, and Deep-Sea shrimp are examples of Bioluminescence.  These creatures use Bioluminescence as a survival tactic.

In Vaadhoo Maldives, Bioluminescence is created by microscopic plankton called dinoflagellates. So, predators can be confused by the lights.

05.Is it harmful?

Some creatures, that create bioluminescence like algae can be harmful to humans. But Bioluminescence in Vaadhoo is no harm to human life. So, don’t worry to get into the water.

06.What activities can you do?

As you already know that there is no harmful effect from sea stars in the Maldives. Yes, you can perform all the sports games with these sea stars, like swimming and snorkeling. Also, you can walk on these sea stars, or if not, you can spend the night on the beach and observe them throughout the night.

Key Takeaways

Maldives is a famous island among honeymooners. If you have any plans to travel to Maldives, you can plan your trip to Vaadhoo Island to witness this fairy tale show. It will be a great memory to hold hands together and walk on sea stars Maldives.

Let’s plan your next honeymoon trip to Vaadhoo island……………..and do not forget to subscribe to our page.

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