The twenty-six atolls that make up the Maldives may be well-known for their glistening white sands and luxurious oceanfront resorts but they’re also famous for their colourful and rather exotic sealife. As you may or may not know, the Maldives’ main economy is tourism and its sealife with an abundance of fish, rays, sharks and turtles, provides excellent fishing, snorkelling and diving opportunities.

So, we've put together a little guide to help you identify the Maldives fish and sealife that you may spot on your next adventure...