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A prominent marine ecologist and four others had gone deep to explore underwater caves home to soft coral and batfish in a vulnerable part of the Indian Ocean.

“My wife is among the best divers on the face of the earth… Never would she have endangered the life of our daughter,” the grieving husband and father said.

From Nypost RSS Feed: What is oxygen toxicity? The scuba diving risk that may have caused 5 tourists deaths in the Maldives

Oxygen toxicity and sheer panic are among the potential factors that could have led to the deaths of five Italian tourists who vanished on a daring scuba dive in the Maldives, experts say. Pulmonol…

Weather in the area was rough Thursday – with strong winds up to 30 mph — though it wasn’t clear if those conditions played a role.

It is the most extracted solid material on Earth – but this extraction can threaten ecosystems and livelihoods

From transfers and timing to new policies and perks, these are the details that can shape your Maldives holiday.

The revised law mandates life imprisonment or death penalties for smuggling drugs, with strict penalties for even small-scale possession. The Narcotics Control Bureau has urged “extreme vigilance” among Indian travellers.

Experience the Maldives like a pro by avoiding these common travel mistakes. Here are nine budget-friendly tips and cultural insights for your island vacation.

The president of the Maldives has formally told the UK that it does not recognise the deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.