Dive Site · south male atoll
Kandooma Caves
- Depth
- avg. 28m m
- Level
- Beginner–Intermediate
- Current
- Mild–Moderate
- Best Season
- Year‑round
- Features
- Cave
- Protection
- None noted
Feature Creatures
Glassfish & sweepers Soldierfish & squirrelfish Soft corals & sponges Hawksbill turtles (resting) Nurse shark (occasional) Moray eels Lionfish & scorpionfish Shrimps & lobsters Sweetlips Nudibranchs
Site Description
A beginner to intermediate cave featuring glassfish and sweepers, soldierfish and squirrelfish, soft corals and sponges, resting hawksbill turtles, occasional nurse sharks, moray eels, lionfish and scorpionfish, shrimps, lobsters, sweetlips, and nudibranchs. Mild to moderate currents allow year-round exploration.
Notes
Torch helpful; mind buoyancy. Coordinates approximate—anchored to nearest island/reef; verify locally.
