Have the Maldives sunk yet?

Experts say that by 2100 the Maldives islands will be underwater, but the truth is that nobody knows for sure. What is certain is that the water level is increasing, but the local authorities try their best to protect these islands and the beautiful coral reefs that surround them.



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Researchers show that using simple engineering principals to raise islands or build new ones can help small island nations like the Maldives withstand long-term sea level rise due to climate change.

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According to the World Bank, with future sea levels projected to increase in the range of 10 to 100 centimeters by the year 2100, the entire country could be submerged. By 2050, 80% of the country could become uninhabitable due to global warming.

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The low-lying island nation, one of the world's most vulnerable to climate change, has commissioned a major shore protection and land reclamation scheme using sand dredged from a lagoon, despite concerns about the impact on this Unesco biosphere reserve.

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Historical Hazards. Maldives is one of the lowest countries in the world, and hence, is greatly threatened by sea level rise, coastal storm surges, and associated flooding.

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Why Is The Maldives Water So Blue And Clear? Maldives water is known for its abundance of coral reefs. The waters of Maldives are known to consist of coral reefs and “phytoplankton” which absorbs blue and green colours from the sunlight due to which it causes clean water and you can see crystal clear reflection.

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The Maldives, for example, is made up more than 1,000 islands spread over 90,000 square kilometers, making it 99% water.

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With warm, calm seas the visibility for diving and snorkelling is perfect.

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The best time to visit the Maldives is between November and April, outside of the monsoon season. We recommend staying during March and April (excluding the Easter holidays when pricing is more expensive) when you will enjoy hot, dry weather and quieter resorts.

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