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Coral Garden

Intermediate 📍 North Male Atoll, Maldives
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Scuba diving – photo by Simon Infanger on Unsplash

# Coral Garden – Ari Atoll, Maldives

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 30m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
Moderate

Discover Coral Garden, a premier dive site in Ari Atoll, Maldives, nestled in the Indian Ocean. This vibrant reef sanctuary offers depths ranging from 5 to 30 meters, making it suitable for divers of all experience levels from beginners to advanced.

Coral Garden lives up to its name, showcasing spectacular hard and soft coral formations in brilliant colors and intricate structures. The site features stunning coral bommies and terraced coral gardens that create a naturalist’s paradise beneath the surface.

Marine life thrives here, with encounters including reef sharks, manta rays, groupers, snappers, and schools of fusiliers. Smaller creatures like nudibranches, moray eels, and colorful reef fish are abundant throughout the site.

The moderate currents and excellent visibility make Coral Garden an ideal choice for exploring diverse marine ecosystems. Whether you’re seeking vibrant coral photography or peaceful reef exploration, this Ari Atoll favorite delivers an unforgettable underwater experience in one of the world’s most pristine diving destinations.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Harlequin Cowrie — seen at this dive site
Harlequin Cowrie Mauritia histrio tt2019
Oriental Sweetlips — seen at this dive site
Oriental Sweetlips Plectorhinchus vittatus euanthomas
Desirable Flabellina — seen at this dive site
Desirable Flabellina Coryphellina exoptata desertpenguin
Fluted Giant Clam — seen at this dive site
Fluted Giant Clam Tridacna squamosa xavierpiron
Hawksbill Sea Turtle — seen at this dive site
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata hb9shdham
Lyretail Anthias — seen at this dive site
Lyretail Anthias Pseudanthias squamipinnis tt2019

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 30 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Moderate
GPS 4.1530°, 72.9240°