{"id":24276,"date":"2024-06-17T12:23:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T12:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/htzexje.cluster100.hosting.ovh.net\/?post_type=cpt_portfolio&p=24276"},"modified":"2025-06-22T10:41:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T10:41:29","slug":"ari-atoll","status":"publish","type":"cpt_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/submaldives.com\/en\/atolls\/ari-atoll\/","title":{"rendered":"Ari Atoll"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Maaya Thila is one of the most iconic dive sites in Ari Atoll, Maldives. Once ranked among the top 10 dive sites globally, it\u2019s especially famous for night dives<\/strong> with giant trevallies<\/strong> and white-tip reef sharks<\/strong>. Though the shallow reef top has seen damage, deeper areas (from 12 meters down) remain rich in marine life, including grey reef sharks<\/strong> and glassfish<\/strong>near surrounding pinnacles.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Located off Fesdhoo Island in Ari Atoll, this site combines a sunken wreck<\/strong> with a small thila, ideal for Nitrox divers<\/strong> and macro photography<\/strong>. It\u2019s perfect for spotting colorful corals<\/strong>, large fish schools<\/strong>, and occasionally, manta rays<\/strong> at a nearby cleaning station<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Fish Head, also known as Shark Point, is a legendary thila in Ari Atoll. While sightings of grey reef sharks<\/strong> now depend on conditions, the site still boasts thrilling currents and massive schools of fusiliers<\/strong>, snappers<\/strong>, and tunas<\/strong>. Expect exciting dives with strong currents and big pelagic action.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Moofushi Kandu is one of Ari Atoll\u2019s best channel dives<\/strong>, where experienced divers can encounter grey reef sharks<\/strong>, eagle rays<\/strong>, and even manta rays<\/strong>. Located at depths of 40\u201350 meters, this site offers spectacular sightings during moderate currents\u2014sometimes with over 100 sharks cruising the entrance.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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At the southern tip of Ari Atoll, Maamigili Beyru is world-famous as the top whale shark dive site in the Maldives<\/strong>. With a gently sloping outer reef and deeper drop-offs, this site is also rich with schooling fish<\/strong> and overhangs. Due to heavy boat traffic, always dive with an SMB<\/strong> for safety.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Near the house reef of Machafushi Island in South Ari Atoll, the Kudimaa wreck is a purpose-sunk steel ship that has become a thriving home for nudibranchs<\/strong>, shrimps<\/strong>, and frogfish<\/strong>. A great site for wreck lovers and macro enthusiasts<\/strong>alike.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Just off Kuda Rah Island, this protected thila is one of Ari Atoll\u2019s most photogenic dive spots. Advanced divers can explore schools of bluestripe snapper<\/strong>, batfish<\/strong>, and fusiliers<\/strong>, with the chance to spot grey reef sharks<\/strong>. Nitrox<\/strong> is recommended for extended bottom time in moderate currents.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Located near Rangali Island, Rangali Madivaru is a renowned manta ray cleaning station<\/strong> best visited during the northeast monsoon (Dec\u2013April)<\/strong>. Found around 9 meters deep, this site features a sloping reef edge and offers amazing manta encounters<\/strong>, plus abundant macro life<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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