Dhevvamaagalaa Faru

# Dhevvamaagalaa Faru Dive Site

Discover the vibrant underwater world of Dhevvamaagalaa Faru, a pristine reef located in Gaafu Dhaalu, Kaafu Atoll. This moderate-difficulty dive site features depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

Divers encounter stunning coral formations, dramatic drop-offs, and thriving reef structures teeming with life. The site showcases colorful soft and hard corals creating a spectacular backdrop for exploration.

Marine life encounters include reef sharks, particularly whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, along with various ray species. Schools of fusiliers, snappers, and trevally patrol the reef edges, while smaller species like wrasses, parrotfish, and emperor fish inhabit the coral gardens. Occasional pelagic species add excitement to deeper portions of the dive.

The faru’s strong currents and depth variations require good buoyancy control and experience. Optimal diving conditions typically occur during dry season months when visibility exceeds 20 meters.

Dhevvamaagalaa Faru delivers an excellent blend of coral beauty and dynamic marine encounters for experienced reef explorers.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Zebra Moray Gymnomuraena zebra judgefudge

Convict Surgeonfish Acanthurus triostegus judgefudge

Swarthy Parrotfish Scarus niger judgefudge

Thumbprint Emperor Lethrinus harak judgefudge

Blackfin Anemonefish Amphiprion nigripes louisa_eisenbiegler

Yellowhead Butterflyfish Chaetodon xanthocephalus dinuc

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)