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Underwater Photo Location: North & South Ari Atoll (Alifu Atoll)

Underwater Photo Location: North & South Ari Atoll (Alifu Atoll)

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Alifu Atoll is comprised of three geographical atolls –




  • Ari Atoll : one of the largest atolls in the Maldives, measuring 80
    kilometres in length and 30 in width


  • Rasdhoo : Atoll also boasts some exceptionally exciting dive sites
    such as the hammerhead point


  • Thoddoo : Atoll.


If you visit a resort in Ari, you will be surprised to learn that this is one
of the most highly developed tourist areas in the Maldives. However, they are
all protected dive sites and famous for sighting of whale sharks.



Facts about North & South Ari Atoll (Alifu Atoll)
  • It is in Maldives
  • North & South Ari Atoll (Alifu Atoll) is in the Indian Ocean.
  • The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
  • The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
Dive types
Liveaboarddayboatshore

Marine Life
bigsmallsharkscoral

Diving facilities
airguidedfriendly

Photo facilities
wideangle

by Ahmed Samir
Whale Shark from Maamin'gili Faru, South Ari Atoll - Maldives.
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