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Discover the Maldives: New Editions and Essential Guides for 2026

New Maldives marine life books

Whether you are planning your next trip to the atolls or are a passionate marine enthusiast looking to expand your reference library, we are thrilled to announce some major updates to our Maldives collection. With the release of two highly anticipated third editions and the return of an essential classic, identifying and understanding the vibrant life of the Indian Ocean has never been easier.

The Main Event: Fishes of the Maldives – Indian Ocean (3rd Edition)

Our definitive identification guide by Rudie H. Kuiter and Tim Godfrey has just been updated for 2026. Featuring over 1,130 colour photographs, this new edition uses an innovative layout to allow for quick and easy retrieval of species. It incorporates the latest IUCN Red List updates, recent classification changes, and newly added sharks and rays, making it an indispensable resource for both recreational divers and marine researchers.

The Perfect Companion: Maldives Fish Field Guide “Top 200+”

Designed specifically for the boat and the beach, this brand-new third edition is the ultimate companion to the main volume. Compact and easy to use, the fold-out guide features silhouettes, depth ranges, and a handy checkbox system to record your sightings right after a dive. To make it accessible to even more divers, it is now available in six languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian.

Back by Popular Demand: Marine Life of the Maldives

To complete your library, Neville Coleman’s celebrated Marine Life of the Maldives is officially back in stock. While the fish guides cover the vertebrates, this 344-page volume provides a detailed exploration of the region’s marine invertebrates, plants, mammals, reptiles, and birds. It’s a vital tool to help you recognise and appreciate the broader, extraordinary ecosystem beneath the surface.

Explore the Wider Range

Maldives diving and marine life books

These titles are just a glimpse of what we offer for Indian Ocean explorers. From detailed archipelago dive guides to resort maps, we have everything you need to plan your next underwater adventure.

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How to Choose a Diving Knife

Diving Knife

(This is an excerpt about diving knife options taken from Jonas Arvidsson’s book Diving Equipment: Choice, maintenance and function).

“If you look at the size of many diving knives you might be led to believe that they are primarily weapons. This is not the case, a diving knife is a tool used for picking, digging, and measuring. You face a minimal risk of entanglement underwater, so it is also useful for cutting yourself loose from fishing nets or line, and seaweed or kelp. For this reason, it is important to ensure the knife remains sharp and that it has a serrated edge since this is actually more useful underwater. Continue reading How to Choose a Diving Knife

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Choosing a Diving Suit by Water Temperature

Divers in wetsuits heading for a shore dive

Choosing a diving suit can be a perplexing task. If you’ve dived in the exact same conditions before (and kept a note in your log book) then it should be easy. But what if not? Here Jonas Arvidsson offers a simple explanation of the options available. Continue reading Choosing a Diving Suit by Water Temperature

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Underwater Photography for Freedivers and Snorkellers

A freediver - at one with a camera

Having been privileged to win awards in competitive freediving over the years, I have realised that much of the equipment and many of the techniques lend themselves well for the benefit of underwater photographers when not using scuba. I also realised that these benefits could be exploited at all levels, from the fledgling snorkeller to heavily equipped specialist freedivers. Knowing that the popularity of underwater photography while freediving is increasing rapidly, and as an underwater photographer myself, it struck me that there were horizons to be expanded for all. Continue reading Underwater Photography for Freedivers and Snorkellers