South Ari Marine Protected Area Dive Site — Maldiverna

South Ari Marine Protected Area dive site in Maldiverna

About South Ari Marine Protected Area

En 25 kilometer lång skyddad zon längs södra spetsen av Ari Atoll, känd som världens mest pålitliga plats för valhajsmöten året runt. Unga valhajar (4–8m) äter plankton i de grunda kanalerna mellan öarna och kan närmas under snorkling. Revmantor, örnrockor och ammahajar ses också ofta. Området förvaltas noggrant med strikta uppförandekoder för att skydda dessa milda jättar.

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: Året runt (högsäsong maj-nov)
  • Region: Maldiverna

Highlights

  • Valhajar
  • Mantarockor

Marine Life at South Ari Marine Protected Area

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