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Keyolhu Faru

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 Addu Atoll, Maldives
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Scuba diving – photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

# Keyolhu Faru

Dive Conditions

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Depth
15m – 40m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

Keyolhu Faru is an exceptional dive site located in Gaafu Alif Atoll, situated in the southernmost region of the Maldives. This pristine reef system offers intermediate to advanced divers an unforgettable underwater experience in the Indian Ocean.

Descending to depths of 15-40 meters, divers encounter vibrant coral formations and dramatic reef structures teeming with diverse marine life. The site is renowned for abundant pelagic species, including reef sharks, tuna, and jacks that patrol the channels. Colorful reef fish, moray eels, and octopus are commonly spotted among the coral gardens.

The faru’s natural topography features steep walls and exciting channels where strong currents can occur, making it suitable for experienced divers seeking dynamic drift diving. Excellent visibility typically prevails, allowing spectacular views of the thriving ecosystem.

Keyolhu Faru represents the Maldives’ commitment to preserving pristine dive destinations, offering both challenging diving and remarkable marine biodiversity within Gaafu Alif Atoll’s protected waters.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Powder Blue Tang — seen at this dive site
Powder Blue Tang Acanthurus leucosternon zhiscock22
Hawksbill Sea Turtle — seen at this dive site
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata thefieldmarshalluk
Fluted Giant Clam — seen at this dive site
Fluted Giant Clam Tridacna squamosa smmcdonald

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 15 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Current Strong
GPS 0.4444°, 73.4996°