Madivaru (Manta point)

Ambiance Big Fishes Reef Drift Wall

This marine protected reef on the south of Rangali Kandu starts from 2-3 meters and drops to 10 meters gradually. After 10 meters most of the reef drops vertically down to 25-30 meters.
During the nort east monsoon there are very good chances to find mantas here, feeding on the plankton rich water going out of the atoll. Outside of Manta season this is still a very attractive site with a high concentration and range of life. Along the reef top you can always find the moray, scorpion fish, octopus and large napoleon wrasse., red toothed triggerfish sometime seem to obstruct the view of the surface due to the high numbers present on this reef.
There are many cavities along the the reef and even small caves with swimthroughs.
Note that the mantas will be in the dive site only with strong currents, washing away all the plankton. Carry a safety balloon and be prepared for an open water safety stop.

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