South Ari Marine Protected Area Dive Site — Maldivas

South Ari Marine Protected Area dive site in Maldivas

About South Ari Marine Protected Area

Una zona protegida de 25 kilómetros a lo largo del extremo sur del Atolón Ari, reconocida como el lugar más fiable del mundo para encuentros con tiburones ballena durante todo el año. Los tiburones ballena juveniles (4-8 m) se alimentan de plancton en los canales poco profundos entre las islas y se pueden acercar mientras se practica snorkel. También se avistan comúnmente mantas de arrecife, rayas águila y tiburones nodriza. El área se gestiona cuidadosamente con estrictos códigos de conducta para proteger a estos gentiles gigantes.

Site Information

  • Depth: 5–15 m
  • Difficulty: beginner
  • Site type: Reef
  • Current: Currents are typically mild throughout the South Ari Marine Protected Area, making it suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Entry into the water for whale shark encounters is usually calm and controlled from a boat.
  • Best time: Todo el año (pico May-Nov)
  • Region: Maldivas

Highlights

  • Tiburones ballena
  • Mantas raya

Marine Life at South Ari Marine Protected Area

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