Dive Site · thaa atoll
Maalifushi Caves
- Level
- 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
This cave system in Thaa Atoll hosts glassfish, soldierfish, and sweepers in its interior spaces, along with resting hawksbill turtles and occasional nurse sharks. The soft corals and sponges provide shelter for moray eels, lionfish, scorpionfish, and nudibranchs. Intermediate divers can explore year-round with mild to moderate currents.
Notes
Coordinates approximate—anchored near the named island/reef; verify locally.
