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Gosi Faru

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 Maldives
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# Gosi Faru Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
20m – 40m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Current
Moderate/Strong

Gosi Faru is a pristine diving destination located in Gaafu Dhaalu, within the Kaafu Atoll of the Maldives. This Indian Ocean gem offers an exceptional underwater experience suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

The site features a stunning coral-covered pinnacle that rises from significant depths, typically ranging from 20 to 40 meters. Divers encounter vibrant coral formations adorned with diverse marine life, including reef sharks, groupers, and schools of jacks and snappers. The nutrient-rich waters attract pelagic species, offering thrilling encounters with larger marine animals.

The faru’s sloping walls provide excellent visibility and varied topography for exploration. Divers should expect moderate to strong currents, making it ideal for those with solid buoyancy control and drift diving experience.

Gosi Faru showcases the remarkable biodiversity characteristic of the Maldives’ outer atolls, making it a must-visit for experienced divers seeking pristine reefs and abundant marine encounters in the Indian Ocean.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Zebra Moray — seen at this dive site
Zebra Moray Gymnomuraena zebra judgefudge
Convict Surgeonfish — seen at this dive site
Convict Surgeonfish Acanthurus triostegus judgefudge
Swarthy Parrotfish — seen at this dive site
Swarthy Parrotfish Scarus niger judgefudge
Thumbprint Emperor — seen at this dive site
Thumbprint Emperor Lethrinus harak judgefudge
Blackfin Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Blackfin Anemonefish Amphiprion nigripes louisa_eisenbiegler
Paletail Unicornfish — seen at this dive site
Paletail Unicornfish Naso brevirostris judgefudge

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 20 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Current Moderate/Strong
GPS 0.5047°, 73.0962°