Dive Site · north ari atoll
Maaya Thila
Also known as: Maaya Tila
- Depth
- avg. 24m m
- Level
- Intermediate
- Current
- Moderate
- Best Season
- Year‑round
- Features
- Cave
- Protection
- None noted
Feature Creatures
Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling jacks/trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs
Site Description
This intermediate cave thila displays soft corals, anthias clouds, and grey reef sharks on the current side with year-round access. Napoleon wrasse, hawksbill turtles, schooling jacks, barracuda, batfish, moray eels, leaf scorpionfish, and nudibranchs inhabit the site under moderate currents.
Notes
Popular for night dives; bring torch and SMB. Coordinates approximate—anchored to nearest island/reef; verify locally.
