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Aidhoo

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 Maldives
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# Aidhoo Dive Site, Baa Atoll, Maldives

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 40m
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Visibility
20m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Current
Moderate/Strong

Aidhoo is a premier dive destination in Baa Atoll, offering exceptional underwater experiences in the Indian Ocean. Located in the Maldives, this site caters to intermediate and advanced divers seeking vibrant coral ecosystems and abundant marine life.

Divers explore depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters, with optimal conditions for observing the site’s diverse inhabitants. The underwater landscape features healthy coral formations, including both hard and soft corals, creating a visually stunning environment.

Marine life encounters are frequent and varied. Divers commonly spot reef sharks, eagle rays, tuna, and groupers patrolling the reef. Smaller species like angelfish, parrotfish, and butterflyfish are abundant throughout the site. Seasonal visits may yield sightings of manta rays and other pelagic species.

The site’s moderate to strong currents make it suitable for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving. Clear visibility typically exceeds 20 meters, providing excellent conditions for photography and wildlife observation.

Aidhoo represents a quintessential Maldivian diving experience, combining thriving coral health with reliable encounters with the Indian Ocean’s remarkable biodiversity.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Tiger Snake Eel — seen at this dive site
Tiger Snake Eel Myrichthys maculosus blueworld
Lei Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Lei Triggerfish Sufflamen bursa beaumitchell
Snowflake Moray — seen at this dive site
Snowflake Moray Echidna nebulosa bradellison
Lined Combtooth Blenny — seen at this dive site
Lined Combtooth Blenny Ecsenius lineatus bryjoh
Tyler's Toby — seen at this dive site
Tyler's Toby Canthigaster tyleri bryjoh
Midas Combtooth Blenny — seen at this dive site
Midas Combtooth Blenny Ecsenius midas bryjoh

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Current Moderate/Strong
Visibility 20 m
GPS 5.1836°, 73.1566°