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Dive Sites
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Geography
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Maldives consists of 1190 islands all grouped into 26 natural ring-shaped atolls
which are scattered over an area of 90,000 sq. kms. The number of reefs in the Maldives
is countless; most of the reefs are not even discovered. The atolls of Maldives
are formed from coral structures in which reefs are common, including oceanic atolls,
barrier reefs, and platform reefs, and many of the islands have fringing reefs.
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Everything is favorable for reef growth – the right geology, oceanography, and climate.
Many of the reefs are continental shelves: old volcanoes arising from deep oceanic
waters. The richness of coral species is the highest in the world, and this is also
the case for fish, molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms.
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Built over thousands of years by tiny calcium producing organisms, the coral reefs
of Maldives are one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. These reefs are
the breeding grounds for countless life forms. It is a fairy tale world of bright
colors and changing patterns. Diving on the coral reefs is like entering another
world. Everyday brings the discovery of an exciting new species. It is a world of
never-ending wonders in an extremely fragile environment.
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Map of Ari Atoll
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Dive Sites
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South Ari Atoll offers some of the most spectacular dive Sites in Maldives.
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Tip: Click links on the map to view a dive site.
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Best Dive Sites of South Ari Atoll:
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