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Which sea animals are found around the Maldives’ reefs and lagoons?

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The Maldives are home to a diverse array of marine life within their reefs, lagoons, and surrounding waters.

Fish: A wide variety of fish abound in the reefs and lagoons, with bonito and tuna serving as the nation's chief products.12
Sea Turtles: These animals are found in the region and have historically been caught for food and for their oil, which is used in traditional medicine.1

The barrier reefs that protect these low-lying atolls provide a vital habitat for this abundant marine biodiversity.31