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Dekunu Kanda

Intermediate 📍 South Male Atoll, Maldives
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Scuba diving – photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

# Dekunu Kanda Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
15m – 35m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
🌀 Strong

Dekunu Kanda is a premier dive destination located in Alimata, Felidhu Atoll, within Vaavu Atoll in the Maldives. This Indian Ocean site offers an exceptional underwater experience suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

The site features dramatic coral formations and vibrant reef structures that create visually stunning dive scenery. Divers encounter abundant marine life including reef sharks, trevally, snappers, and groupers patrolling the currents. Smaller reef inhabitants such as nudibranchs, moray eels, and colorful damselfish are commonly observed.

Dekunu Kanda typically ranges from 15 to 35 meters in depth, with deeper exploration available for certified advanced divers. The site is characterized by strong currents, making it best suited for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving techniques. These currents attract pelagic species and create dynamic diving conditions.

The combination of pristine coral gardens, diverse marine biodiversity, and thrilling current conditions makes Dekunu Kanda a must-visit destination for divers seeking an authentic Maldivian diving experience in the Felidhu Atoll region.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Twinspot chromis — seen at this dive site
Twinspot chromis Azurina elerae dennisthediver
Emperor Angelfish — seen at this dive site
Emperor Angelfish Pomacanthus imperator riccardo_grasso
Brassy Drummer — seen at this dive site
Brassy Drummer Kyphosus vaigiensis wetlens
Bignose Unicornfish — seen at this dive site
Bignose Unicornfish Naso vlamingii koizzz
Sabre Squirrelfish — seen at this dive site
Sabre Squirrelfish Sargocentron spiniferum dennisthediver
Indian Lionfish — seen at this dive site
Indian Lionfish Pterois miles dennisthediver

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 35 m
Min Depth 15 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Strong
GPS 3.5851°, 73.5066°