Hulangu Nagu

# Hulangu Nagu Dive Site

Hulangu Nagu is a thrilling dive site located in Madhirivaadhoo, Baa Atoll, in the Maldives’ Indian Ocean. This site features dramatic coral formations and vibrant reef structures that attract abundant marine life. Divers typically encounter schools of snappers, trevally, and fusiliers, along with rays and reef sharks patrolling the channels. The site is known for its strong currents, making it ideal for experienced divers seeking exhilarating drift dives.

The reef showcases healthy hard and soft corals interspersed with sandy patches and deeper channels. Depths generally range from 5 to 40 meters, with notable features found between 15-30 meters. The site’s topography includes steep drop-offs and coral-covered slopes that provide excellent exploration opportunities.

Difficulty level: Intermediate to Advanced, due to variable currents and depth. Best suited for divers with solid buoyancy control and current experience. Optimal diving conditions typically occur during dry season months when visibility reaches 20-30 meters. Hulangu Nagu remains a premier destination for adventurous divers exploring Baa Atoll’s exceptional marine ecosystem.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Powder Blue Tang Acanthurus leucosternon bryjoh

Giant Moray Gymnothorax javanicus kl_chew

Red-tailed Butterflyfish Chaetodon collare kl_chew

Green Bird Wrasse Gomphosus caeruleus mtoeltsch

Moon Wrasse Thalassoma lunare darren_j_obbard

Captain Parrotfish Chlorurus enneacanthus darren_j_obbard

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)