Maldives to attempt new World Record in 2020


Maldives
PUBLISHED November 04, 2019

Minister of Tourism, Ali Waheed has announced that Maldives will be attempting to break the World Scuba Diving record next year.

At a press conference held prior to Minister Waheeds official trip to Spain, he informed that they plan to include World Scuba Diving record as part of "World Tourism Day 2020" celebrations, showcasing the longest human chain underwater scuba diving.

The new world record was mentioned while referring to the, 'free-diving world record' recently attempted at Baros Lagoon with 520 free-divers as part of World Tourism Day 2019 celebrations.

"This attempt will give us the opportunity to promote the Maldives and showcase the beautiful marine life here. We intend to break the current world record on the longest human chain underwater scuba diving by re-creating this on World Tourism Day with locals and foreigners alike at one of our mesmerizing islands."

As of now the world record for the longest human chain underwater is held by Indonesia Womens Organization (WASI) in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia on 1 August 2019 with 578 people.

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