| Location:
North Male' Atoll, south of Girifushi |
| Description:
A spectacular reef formation, with the entire length on the
west side filled with outcrops, caves and crevices. A large
cave at 24 metres with a swim through at the end called the
'chimney', leading to the top of the reef. |
| Depth
Range: 9m - 27m |
| Marine
life: The ceiling of the cave adorned with blue
soft coral, the sides of the cliffs and overhangs nourished
by strong currents are cluttered with soft coral and seafans.
Large schools of blue-fin jack, rainbow runner, barracuda and
dog-toothed tuna make this a playground for pelagics. Grey reef
sharks, eagle rays and yellow-back fusilier concentrate here
in big schools. Many species of angelfish, emperor and masked
bannerfish swim around the hard coral on the reef top. |
| Instructor's
comment: Currents here could be strong and should
be respected. A safety balloon is necessary for making open
water safety stops if there is any current. |
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