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Fesdu Wreck

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# Fesdu Wreck Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
25m – 40m
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Visibility
22m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

Explore the Fesdu Wreck, a fascinating artificial reef located in Ari Atoll, Maldives. This dive site features a deliberately sunk cargo vessel that has transformed into a thriving marine habitat in the Indian Ocean. Situated at depths between 25-40 meters, the wreck attracts experienced and advanced divers seeking technical diving challenges.

Divers descend through clear tropical waters to discover the wreck’s structure, including the hull, holds, and upper decks colonized by vibrant coral growth. Abundant marine life congregates around the wreck, including groupers, snappers, trevally, and reef sharks. Pelagic species frequently patrol the site, while macro life flourishes in crevices and coral formations.

The moderate to advanced difficulty rating requires strong diving skills, excellent buoyancy control, and experience with deeper profiles. Strong currents are common, making this suitable for intermediate to advanced divers only. Visibility typically ranges from 15-30 meters, providing excellent conditions for photography and exploration of this remarkable artificial reef ecosystem in the Maldives.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Titan Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Titan Triggerfish Balistoides viridescens luispb
Indian Longnose Parrotfish — seen at this dive site
Indian Longnose Parrotfish Hipposcarus harid koizzz
Blackfin Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Blackfin Anemonefish Amphiprion nigripes luispb
Dogtooth Tuna — seen at this dive site
Dogtooth Tuna Gymnosarda unicolor ealcaniz
Freckled Hawkfish — seen at this dive site
Freckled Hawkfish Paracirrhites forsteri euanthomas
Blackfin Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Blackfin Anemonefish Amphiprion nigripes euanthomas

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 25 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Strong
Visibility 22 m
GPS 3.9979°, 72.7757°