Maa Thila

# Maa Thila

Discover Maa Thila, a spectacular house reef and coral thila located in Kudafolhudhoo, Ari Atoll, Maldives. This iconic Indian Ocean dive site offers exceptional underwater experiences for divers of all levels.

Maa Thila features vibrant coral formations with steep walls and sandy slopes, creating diverse diving environments. The site showcases healthy hard and soft corals, intricate coral gardens, and stunning topography that ranges from shallow reefs to depths of 25-40 meters.

Divers encounter an abundance of marine life including reef sharks, trevally, groupers, snappers, and schools of fusiliers. Seasonal visits may reveal manta rays and whale sharks. The nutrient-rich waters attract pelagic species, making each dive dynamic and unpredictable.

Suitable for intermediate to advanced divers, Maa Thila demands respect for strong currents and varying conditions. Best dived during slack tide, this house reef delivers consistent encounters with pristine coral systems and thriving reef ecosystems. An essential Ari Atoll diving destination offering unforgettable underwater adventures.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Lagoon Triggerfish Rhinecanthus aculeatus hikuta

Powder Blue Tang Acanthurus leucosternon opisska

Finstripe Goatfish Upeneus taeniopterus manonghislain

Blue-headed Wrasse Thalassoma amblycephalum opisska

Day Octopus Octopus cyanea paulinerico

Dot-and-dash Goatfish Parupeneus barberinus manonghislain

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)