Coral Garden 1
# Coral Garden 1 Dive Site
Dive Conditions
Coral Garden 1 is a premier diving destination located in Lonudhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu atoll in the Maldives. This site features spectacular shallow coral formations ideal for both recreational and beginner divers, with depths typically ranging from 5-20 meters.
The site is renowned for its pristine hard coral gardens, including branching corals, table corals, and colorful soft corals that create a vibrant underwater landscape. Divers encounter abundant tropical fish species, including fusiliers, snappers, trevally, and parrotfish. Reef sharks and eagle rays frequently patrol the area, while smaller reef dwellers like nudibranchs and crustaceans provide macro photography opportunities.
The coral formations create natural channels and ridges that make exploration engaging without requiring advanced technical skills. Water visibility is generally excellent, typically 20-30 meters, offering clear views of the diverse marine ecosystem.
With its moderate currents and accessible depths, Coral Garden 1 is rated as an easy to intermediate dive site, making it suitable for certified divers of varying experience levels. It’s an excellent choice for underwater photographers seeking colorful reef scenes and abundant marine life in the Indian Ocean’s pristine waters.
🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site
Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)