Maafuna

# Maafuna Dive Site

Maafuna is a scenic dive site located at Kuredhivaru in Noonu Atoll, Maldives, offering accessible diving in the Indian Ocean. This site features a beautiful coral-covered reef with excellent visibility, ideal for divers of intermediate skill level.

Divers exploring Maafuna encounter vibrant hard and soft corals adorning the reef structure, along with abundant tropical fish species. Common marine life includes fusiliers, snappers, groupers, and trevally, while fortunate visitors may spot reef sharks and rays patrolling the deeper sections.

The site descends gradually to depths of approximately 25-40 meters, with the main reef features concentrated in the upper 20 meters, making it suitable for recreational diving. The moderate current can enhance visibility and wildlife encounters, though conditions vary seasonally.

Maafuna suits divers seeking colorful coral gardens combined with dynamic marine life observation. The site’s moderate difficulty and manageable depths make it popular for both recreational divers building experience and advanced divers exploring Noonu Atoll’s diverse underwater landscape.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Convict Surgeonfish Acanthurus triostegus tictac

Humpback Snapper Lutjanus gibbus tictac

Zoned Cone Conus zonatus tictac

Tailspot Squirrelfish Sargocentron caudimaculatum tictac

Little Ass Cowry Palmadusta asellus tictac

Ram's Horn Squid Spirula spirula tictac

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)