Coral Garden 2

# Coral Garden 2 Dive Site Description

Coral Garden 2 is a spectacular reef dive located in Gaafu Dhaalu, Kaafu Atoll, within the Maldives’ Indian Ocean sanctuary. This intermediate-level site suits divers with basic experience and offers depths ranging from 12 to 28 meters, making it accessible to recreational divers.

The site showcases pristine coral formations, featuring vibrant hard and soft corals that create a colorful underwater landscape. Divers encounter diverse marine life including reef sharks, eagle rays, groupers, and schools of barracuda. Smaller reef inhabitants like nudibranchs, pufferfish, and parrotfish are abundant throughout the garden.

The site’s gentle topography and excellent visibility make underwater photography rewarding. Morning dives typically offer the best conditions with calm waters and optimal light penetration.

Coral Garden 2 is ideal for divers seeking to explore healthy coral ecosystems while observing pelagic species common to Maldivian atolls. Its balanced combination of accessibility, marine biodiversity, and scenic coral displays makes it a must-visit destination for intermediate divers exploring Kaafu Atoll.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Spotfin Lionfish Pteropterus antennatus zhiscock22

African Giant Snail Lissachatina fulica xuke0916

Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor xuke0916

Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor mralden89

Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor mralden89

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)