Dhigu Thila (North)

# Dhigu Thila (North) – Ari Atoll, Maldives

Dhigu Thila North is a premier diving destination in Ari Atoll, featuring a spectacular underwater mountain rising from the Indian Ocean floor. This site offers intermediate to advanced divers a thrilling experience with depths ranging from 15 to 40+ meters.

Divers encounter a vibrant coral-covered pinnacle teeming with marine life. The thila’s steep walls showcase colorful soft and hard corals, while strong currents attract pelagic species including reef sharks, tuna, and barracuda. Schools of jacks and snappers patrol the site, alongside groupers and moray eels nestled in crevices.

The northern section provides excellent drift diving opportunities, with the possibility of encountering eagle rays and occasional mantas. Visibility typically reaches 20-30 meters, ideal for observing the rich biodiversity.

Best suited for experienced divers due to variable currents and depth, Dhigu Thila North remains a favorite among adventurers seeking pristine coral ecosystems and abundant pelagic encounters in the Maldives.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor mrmorton

Halimeda Ghostpipefish Solenostomus halimeda matteo_ricotti

Bignose Unicornfish Naso vlamingii jeanpaulboerekamps

Tricolour Parrotfish Scarus tricolor jeanpaulboerekamps

Indian Bullethead Parrotfish Chlorurus sordidus jeanpaulboerekamps

Blackspotted Puffer Arothron nigropunctatus xavierpiron

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)