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Giant Clam

Intermediate 📍 Maldives
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# Giant Clam Dive Site, Meemu Atoll, Maldives

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 30m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
〜 Mild

Discover the remarkable Giant Clam dive site in Meemu Atoll, a premier destination in the Maldives’ Indian Ocean waters. This intermediate dive site features stunning coral formations and pristine reef ecosystems at depths ranging from 12 to 30 meters, suitable for recreational divers with basic certification.

The site’s main attraction is its impressive population of giant clams, the world’s largest bivalve mollusks, displaying vibrant colors and fascinating behaviors. Divers encounter diverse marine life including reef sharks, groupers, snappers, and schools of fusiliers navigating the healthy coral gardens. The crystal-clear waters provide excellent visibility for observing intricate coral structures and tropical fish species.

The reef’s gentle slopes and stable conditions make it accessible for underwater photography enthusiasts. The site’s rich biodiversity and unique giant clam specimens make it an unforgettable experience for divers exploring Meemu Atoll’s natural wonders in this world-class diving destination.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Peppered Moray — seen at this dive site
Peppered Moray Gymnothorax pictus tombooze
White-spotted Puffer — seen at this dive site
White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus tombooze
Yellowmargin Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Yellowmargin Triggerfish Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus richardhaltonzaf
Hawksbill Sea Turtle — seen at this dive site
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata maximilian52445
Yellowmargin Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Yellowmargin Triggerfish Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus olaf_ole
Map Puffer — seen at this dive site
Map Puffer Arothron mappa tombooze

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 30 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Mild
GPS 2.8596°, 73.5184°