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Banana Reef

Banana Reef

North Male Atoll, Maldives

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About this site

One of the oldest and most famous dive sites in the Maldives, shaped like a banana. Features overhangs, caves, and beautiful coral growth. Large overhangs at 25m are covered in golden coral. Regular shark and eagle ray sightings. Excellent for photographers with diverse marine life.

Conditions

Country
Maldives
Region
North Male Atoll
Max depth
5–30 m
Visibility
15–30 m
Water temperature
27–29°C
Difficulty
Beginner to Intermediate
Best season
January-April, October-December
Type
Wall
Suitable for
  • Scuba
Dive types
  • Wall
  • Reef
Marine life
  • Sharks
  • Rays
  • Turtles
  • Groupers
  • Eels
  • Pelagic fish

Photos

Photo: This illustration was made by (User:Royonx) and released under the license(s) stated above. You are free to use it for a · CC0

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