Bushy Reef

# Bushy Reef Dive Site Description

Bushy Reef, located in Naladhu within North Male Atoll in the Maldives, offers an exceptional diving experience for intermediate to advanced divers. This Indian Ocean site features vibrant coral formations that give the reef its distinctive bushy appearance, creating a visually stunning underwater landscape.

Divers typically explore depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters, making it suitable for recreational diving with proper certification. The reef is renowned for its rich biodiversity and abundant marine life, including reef sharks, eagle rays, tuna schools, and colorful tropical fish species. The healthy coral gardens support numerous smaller reef inhabitants, from nudibranchs to moray eels.

Bushy Reef’s moderate to strong currents attract larger pelagic species while challenging experienced divers. Excellent visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 meters, depending on seasonal conditions. The site’s unique topography and thriving ecosystem make it one of North Male Atoll’s most rewarding diving destinations, perfect for those seeking dynamic underwater encounters in the Maldives.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Black-finned Triggerfish Melichthys indicus maractwin

Twotone Dartfish Ptereleotris evides maractwin

Two-spot Red Snapper Lutjanus bohar eliott_huguet

Small Giant Clam Tridacna maxima ulfswenson

Orangestripe Triggerfish Balistapus undulatus jenssommer01

Clark's Anemonefish Amphiprion clarkii maractwin

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)