Strong currents make for an exceptionally abundant marine life, with reef sharks, bannerfish and oriental sweetlips all present. Surfing has recently become popular and there are a number of resorts on the atoll edges that have good waves, notably those located in the north of the South Mal atolls. Many resorts offer regular boat trips to surf breaks. Most resorts also have waterskiing facilities and catamarans for hire. Most of the larger resorts also offer facilities and courses for parasailing .
Many resorts offer fishing trips on modern speedboats equipped for big game fishing.
Night fishing for groupers, snappers, squirrelfish or barracuda is particularly popular. Fishing trips will usually end with a barbecue at the resort with the day's catch being cooked and eaten. As a conservation measure, sport fishing is confined to the tag and release method. The use of harpoon guns and hunting of marine mammals such as whales and dolphins and large fish such as the whale shark is strictly prohibited. Some resorts have facilities for sports such as tennis, football, volleyball and badminton .