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Diving Maldives May Force Refugees To Australia

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12:30PM January 8, 2012 | Logan Booker

A predicted sea level rise of 59cm that would swallow the Maldive atolls has spurred their president, Mohamed Nasheed, to consider a new home for his people… with Australia being a top choice. More »


The Perfect Loft Is Under The Sea

12:20AM April 27, 2010 | Jesus Diaz

The Maldives. My personal best, most perfectest time away ever. I would like to go back there, become a dive instructor, and live a simple happy life. And I want this to be my house, in Rangali Island. More »


Convert Your Nation Into Star-Shaped Islands And Save It From Sinking

2:40PM March 6, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

The Maldives, a small nation consisting of 1,200 islands is gradually disappearing as sea levels rise. In an attempt to save the place, their government has signed off on the development of several “floating facilities” like this one. More »


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Maldives Gov’t. Meets Underwater To Show Effects Of Global Warming

4:30AM October 18, 2009 | Dan Nosowitz

The Maldives, a stretch of islands off the coast of Sri Lanka, are so close to sea level that global warming poses a serious threat. So the government held a cabinet meeting underwater to bring attention to the problem. More »