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# Aquarium Dive Site, Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives

Dive Conditions

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Depth
15m – 40m
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Visibility
20m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

Discover the Aquarium, a spectacular dive site in Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives, offering an underwater world teeming with vibrant marine life. Located in the Indian Ocean, this site delivers an immersive experience perfect for intermediate to advanced divers.

The Aquarium features dramatic coral formations and thriving reef structures that create natural sanctuaries for diverse species. Divers encounter schools of tropical fish, including snappers, jacks, and trevally, alongside rays gliding gracefully across the sandy bottom. Reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, and groupers are commonly spotted, while macro enthusiasts appreciate the abundance of nudibranchs and crustaceans.

Depths typically range from 15 to 40 meters, with strong currents making this site suitable for experienced divers. The nutrient-rich waters attract larger pelagic species, offering thrilling encounters. Visibility generally exceeds 20 meters, showcasing the vibrant coral gardens and healthy reef ecosystem.

The Aquarium’s natural abundance of life justifies its name, providing an unforgettable diving adventure in one of the Maldives’ premier atoll destinations.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Paletail Unicornfish — seen at this dive site
Paletail Unicornfish Naso brevirostris brudermann
Striped Surgeonfish — seen at this dive site
Striped Surgeonfish Acanthurus lineatus brudermann
Blacklined Wormfish — seen at this dive site
Blacklined Wormfish Gunnellichthys pleurotaenia insektograf
Tailspot Squirrelfish — seen at this dive site
Tailspot Squirrelfish Sargocentron caudimaculatum brudermann
Slender Grouper — seen at this dive site
Slender Grouper Anyperodon leucogrammicus brudermann
Multilined Puffer — seen at this dive site
Multilined Puffer Arothron multilineatus leuli

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 15 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Strong
Visibility 20 m
GPS 5.5324°, 73.4387°