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North
Ari Atoll
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| Dive
Site: Ellaidhoo
Thila |
A
wonderful reef in the middle of the channel, in front of Ellaidhoo.
The formation of the reef is like a terrace, which falls down
from 8m to 40m, with lots of overhangs and beautiful Gorgonias.
Sleeping Nurse Shark, Frogfish, Grey Reef Shark and Batfish
are the attractions here. Recommended for beginners. |
| Dive
Site: Bathala
Maga Kan Thila |
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the reef Bathala Maga Faru, comes out this Thila, long and narrow.
Here you can see Napoleon, White Tip Shark, Eagle Ray, Grouper,
lots of coral fish and if you are lucky even Mantas and Mobulas. |
| Dive
Site: Bathala
Thila |
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small reef outside Bathala. Here you will not find big fish
but you can see White Tip Shark, Eagle Ray and Snapper. The
reef top starts at 10m and falls down in a 75 degree angle to
30m with small caves. On the beautiful reef top you can find
Sleeping Nurse Shark and the largest Stonefish of the sea. Recommended
for beginners. |
| Dive
Site: Himandhoo
Thila |
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big Thila in a channel, at the West Side of Ari Atoll. Large
overhangs with colorful soft corals. Unbelievable swarms of
wimp fish, Sweet Lip and big fish are found here. During the
winter season from December to April it becomes a Manta point.
This Thila is one of the best dives spots at the West Side.
Recommended for experienced divers due to strong current, sometimes.
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| Dive
Site: Medhu
Thin Thila |
This
is middle sized three Thilas and the formation of this surprises
the divers. The reef top starts at 5m and falls down very steep
to some caves where it is possible to dive through.
Napoleon fish, Shark and Eagle Ray are not rare here. Also Electric
Rays and Groupers are often seen. And sometimes Nurse Sharks
too. Recommended for beginners. |
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