Field journal
Notes, in the order we wrote them
Short observations that don't fit a resort or atoll page. Marine biology updates, partner-side bugs, prices that moved, things that closed. No affiliate links live in the journal.
2026-05-08
Manta numbers at Hanifaru, week 18
Rangers logged single-tide counts above 180 last Thursday — the second highest weekly average since the 2024 season. The wind pattern shifted earlier than usual.
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2026-04-22
The Soneva Fushi observatory is closed for refit
Until further notice, the resort's astronomy programme is running with portable telescopes from the beach. Reopening targeted for May 2026; updating live.
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2026-04-15
Agoda is quoting wrong dates on three Baa Atoll properties
Confirmed across three properties this week. Until the partner fixes the bug, the cached prices on this site lean low against the actual booking page; we are showing the timestamp.
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