Farukolhu Kandu

★★★★★ (114)

Farukolhu Kandu (Fulidhoo Channel), a short boat ride from Fulidhoo, is a drift dive for all levels of divers. The reef is situated on a shallow channel, between 8 to 30 m.

You can find a large variety of marine life, from the smallest nudibranch or blenny all the way to eagle-rays and sharks.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
26 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

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Eagle Ray

Eagle Ray
18 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

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Wrasse

Wrasse
12 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
11 Sightings
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Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle
6 Sightings
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Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Oceanic Whitetip Shark
5 Sightings
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3
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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
4 Sightings
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1
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Giant Oceanic Manta Ray

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray
3 Sightings
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Leatherback Turtle

Leatherback Turtle
3 Sightings
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Common Dolphin

Common Dolphin
2 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus

Octopus
2 Sightings
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Whitetip Reef Shark

Whitetip Reef Shark
28 Sightings
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1
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4
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1
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1
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4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
20 Sightings
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5
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2
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5
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2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
17 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
16 Sightings
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2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
16 Sightings
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Silvertip Shark

Silvertip Shark
14 Sightings
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2
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1
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2
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1
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0
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2
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0
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2
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2
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2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

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Stingrays

Stingrays
13 Sightings
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3
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
13 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
13 Sightings
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Grey Reef Shark

Grey Reef Shark
12 Sightings
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2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
12 Sightings
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4
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1
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
11 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
11 Sightings
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Blacktip Reef Shark

Blacktip Reef Shark
10 Sightings
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1
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2
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
10 Sightings
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1
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1
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1
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1
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0
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O
2
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1
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1

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Total number of species approx.: 15

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Tuna

Tuna
10 Sightings
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3
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1
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3
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Soldierfish

Soldierfish
9 Sightings
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1
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1
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2
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
9 Sightings
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1
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3
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1
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2
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper

Snapper
8 Sightings
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1
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4
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
8 Sightings
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1
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1
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

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Boxfish

Boxfish
8 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
7 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Goatfish

Goatfish
7 Sightings
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1
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

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Emperor

Emperor
7 Sightings
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1
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1
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Garibaldi Damselfish

Garibaldi Damselfish
5 Sightings
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2
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1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 15

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Garfish

Garfish
4 Sightings
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

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Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
4 Sightings
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1
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1
M
0
J
1
J
0
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O
1
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 55

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Lobster

Lobster
4 Sightings
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1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 2

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Tarpon

Tarpon
3 Sightings
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2
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

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Sand Eel

Sand Eel
3 Sightings
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1
M
1
A
1
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0
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
3 Sightings
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2
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M
1
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M
0
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0
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0
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0
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish
3 Sightings
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1
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1
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0
J
0
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0
A
1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 2

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Nurse Shark

Nurse Shark
2 Sightings
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1
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A
1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Oceanic Blacktip Shark

Oceanic Blacktip Shark
2 Sightings
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1
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0
M
0
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0
M
0
J
0
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0
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0
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0
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pipefish

Pipefish
2 Sightings
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

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Shrimp

Shrimp
2 Sightings
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1
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0
M
1
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0
M
0
J
0
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0
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Ribbon Moray Eel (Ghost Eel)

Ribbon Moray Eel (Ghost Eel)
2 Sightings
J
1
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0
M
1
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
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0
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0
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0
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Stonefish

Stonefish
2 Sightings
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M
1
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Dive Sites Nearby

Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Kashaavaru Kandu (Golden Wall) <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Kashaavaru Kandu (Golden Wall) (★4.3)

This dive site is a channel located in the southern region of Vaavu atoll. The dive is a mixture of an outer channel where you can spot large pelagics and the inner reef wall where you can see lots of colorful coral life.
Mares
Fotteyo Kandu <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Fotteyo Kandu (★4.3)

Fotheyo Kandu is considered by many as one of the best dive sites in the Maldives. This site is only for those divers who are experienced with strong currents and who are certified in deep diving.
Marek T. (#3048856)
Miyaru Kandu <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

Miyaru Kandu (★4.5)

This channel site is in the northeast of Vaavu atoll. This site is more suited to advanced divers as you can encounter strong currents. When there is less current, the dive site can also be for less experienced divers.
Mares
Kunaavashi Kandu <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Kunaavashi Kandu (★4.3)

The third channel to the west of Fulidhoo offers a great dive to see big fish during incoming currents at both channel entrances. The south side has larger overhangs and cavities starting at 10m down to 30m+ moving further into the channel. Along the reef edge you will mostly find grey reef- and white-tip sharks.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Coral Garden <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Coral Garden (★4.4)

A small Giri with an abundance of corals, reef life and names, eg. Floral Garden, Teabag-Giri or Aquarium. The top of the reef starts at 1m at low tide and extends down to 20m+ on certain parts of the seamount. Most of the days you will be able to go around the whole circular reef as the currents are small.
Mares
Fulidhoo Caves <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

Fulidhoo Caves (★4.6)

The back reef of Fulidhoo extends over roughly 4km from west to east. The central part features a sloping reef with magnificent table corals on the top and wide overhangs from a depth of 15m to beyond 30m. The area between the caves and top reef is full of marine life.