Dive Site · south male atoll
Cocoa Thila
Also known as: Cocoa Corner
- Depth
- avg. 29m m
- Level
- Intermediate–Advanced
- Current
- Moderate–Strong
- Best Season
- May–Nov (manta season)
- Protection
- None noted
Feature Creatures
Soft corals & anthias clouds Grey reef sharks (current side) Napoleon wrasse Hawksbill turtles Schooling trevally Barracuda Batfish Moray eels Leaf scorpionfish Nudibranchs
Site Description
This intermediate-to-advanced thila in South Male' Atoll shines during manta season from May through November with moderate-to-strong currents. Soft corals, anthias clouds, grey reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, hawksbill turtles, schooling trevally, barracuda, batfish, moray eels, leaf scorpionfish, and nudibranchs reward divers.
Notes
Manta action possible in season. Coordinates approximate—anchored to nearest island/reef; verify locally.
