Mattey Muli

# Mattey Muli Dive Site

Mattey Muli is a premier dive destination located in Gallandhoo, Haa Alif Atoll in the Maldives. This Indian Ocean site offers exceptional diving experiences for intermediate to advanced divers, with depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters.

Divers exploring Mattey Muli encounter vibrant coral formations, dramatic reef structures, and thriving marine ecosystems. The site features healthy hard and soft corals that create stunning underwater landscapes. Marine life encounters include reef sharks, eagle rays, tuna, groupers, and colorful reef fish species characteristic of the Maldives.

The reef’s dynamic currents attract pelagic species, making it ideal for those seeking larger marine encounters. Visibility typically reaches 20-30 meters, providing excellent conditions for underwater photography and observation. The site’s moderate to strong currents require competent swimming skills and proper buoyancy control.

Mattey Muli’s northern location in Haa Alif Atoll makes it perfect for liveaboard expeditions and resort diving operations. Its combination of pristine corals, abundant marine life, and challenging conditions makes it a favorite among experienced divers seeking authentic Maldivian reef diving.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Yellowfin Goatfish Mulloidichthys vanicolensis hazel_oakley

Red-tailed Butterflyfish Chaetodon collare hazel_oakley

Indian Doublebar Goatfish Parupeneus trifasciatus hazel_oakley

Moridilla maldivensis Moridilla maldivensis kayfish

Maldives Triplefin Helcogramma maldivensis sanyashete

Three-spot Dascyllus Dascyllus trimaculatus hazel_oakley

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)