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Underwater Photo Location: Madivaru, South Ari Atoll, near Rangali

Underwater Photo Location: Madivaru, South Ari Atoll, near Rangali

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A very good place to see manta rays during the months January to March. Usually, it is an easy drift dive and you pass by the cleaning station. Twice, In encountered as well a whale shark at this place.
3° 35' 54.24" N 72° 42' 49.01" E
Facts about Madivaru, South Ari Atoll, near Rangali
Dive types
dayboatwalldrift

Marine Life
bigsmallsharksturtlescoral

Diving facilities
airnitroxinstructionguidedfriendly

Photo facilities
macrowideanglefilmpfriendlyinstruction

by Olivier Notz
Manta Ray at a cleaning station. During the months January to March, it is absolutely sure that you will find some Mantas. It is wonderful to observe these majestic creature making their loops so close to you.

by Olivier Notz
One picture more taken at Madivaru, South Ari Atoll

by Olivier Notz
This Manta ray came so near to me, that I just could photograph his eye. It was unbelievable to look into his eye…

by Pieter Roos
the Baseleader

by Olivier Notz
manta ray at Madivaru, South Ari Atoll

by Matt Kyle-Henney
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