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dive
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Maldives
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Diving is often associated with professional diving for pearl diving, fishing, or underwater farming, rather than as a popular recreational activity.
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2
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dive boat
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Maldives
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Often a traditional wooden boat design with open decks for diving
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3
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dive location
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Maldives
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Famous for dive locations with crystal clear warm waters and diverse marine biodiversity.
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4
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diving
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Maldives
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Integral part of traditional and cultural practices, often associated with fishing and gathering food
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5
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diving
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Maldives
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Diving is an essential skill for fishing and gathering seafood, and is deeply connected to the traditional way of life in island communities.
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1
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6
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diving
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Maldives
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Diving is a major tourist activity in the Maldives, with the country's coral reefs and diverse marine life attracting visitors from around the world.
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7
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scuba diver
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Maldives
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Viewed as part of the tourism industry and play a key role in providing diving experiences for tourists
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1
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8
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shark diving
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Barbados
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May be less regulated, leading to concerns about safety and conservation practices
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9
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shark diving
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Maldives
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Uncommon and generally not considered a tourist attraction due to cultural attitudes towards sharks
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10
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shark diving
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Maldives
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Often criticized for its potential negative impact on shark behavior and the marine ecosystem
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1
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11
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underwater diving
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Maldives
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Essential skill for fishing and collecting seafood
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1
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12
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wreck diving
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Maldives
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Less common due to limited historical wreck sites in the region
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