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Malé
Atoll Dive Sites
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| HP
Reef |
Location:
North Male' Atoll, south of Girifushi
Description: A spectacular
reef formation, with the entire length on the west side filled
with outcrops, caves and crevices. A large cave at 24 metres
with a swim through at the end called the 'chimney', leading
to the top of the reef.
Depth range: 9 - 27 metres.
Marine life: The ceiling
of the cave adorned with blue soft coral, the sides of the
cliffs and overhangs nourished by strong currents are cluttered
with soft coral and seafans. Large schools of blue-fin jack,
rainbow runner, barracuda and dog-toothed tuna make this a
playground for pelagics. Grey reef sharks, eagle rays and
yellow-back fusilier concentrate here in big schools. Many
species of angelfish, emperor and masked bannerfish swim around
the hard coral on the reef top.
Instructor's comment: Currents
here could be strong and should be respected. A safety balloon
is necessary for making open water safety stops if there is
any current. |
| Lankan
Caves |
Location:
North Male' Atoll, south of Paradise Island
Rating: Intermediate
Description: This site
contains remarkable caves starting at 30m going up to 10m.
Type of dive: Drift dive
Depth range: 8 - 30 metres
Marine life: Beautiful
hard and soft coral as well as huge gorgonians decorate the
caves, a perfect place to watch tunas, jacks, with occasional
appearances by napoloeons and turtles.
Photography: Use of a
wide angle lens 14mm - 28mm is advisable for landscape, schools
of fish, tunas and turtles. |
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