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Bannerfish

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Total number of species: 8

Bannerfish are one of the most commonly seen fish amongst the Pacific reef community. Often referred to as false Moorish idols, bannerfish are easily distinguishable by their less ornate black, yellow, and white striping and smaller snout. There are two types of bannerfish, both native to the Indo-Pacific region: longfin and schooling bannerfish. These relatively small reef fish can grow to a maximum length of 18-21 cm.

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Dive sites with this animal

DivePoint Meedhupparu, 960 Meedhupparu

Villingilli Thila (★4.4)

Small Thila directly on the island of Villingilli on the offshore plateau in the direction of the channel between Raa and Baa Atoll. Usually a jump into the blue water east of the Thila above the plateau at the edge for approx. Let drift along 30m towards Thila and then slowly climb up the Thila. Current !!!!
DivePoint Meedhupparu, 960 Meedhupparu

Kudathulhaadhoo Caves (★4.3)

Drift dive along Kudathulhaadhoo Island. Large overhang with soft corals in the west, caves in the middle, and a small bay and the tip in the east is full of fish
DivePoint Meedhupparu, 960 Meedhupparu

Kinolhas Kandu (★4.4)

Drift dive with the current flowing from the western tip of Kinohlas along the north side towards the small Thila. Lots of fish on the top of the reef, some really nice little overhangs deeper. Experienced divers dive to the thila, beginners stay over the overhangs and slowly ascend the Sandy Slope
Analynne S. (#3245254)

SILVER REEF HOUSE REEF (★4.7)

Gentle slope reef with a lot of yellow tail Snappers, resident Green Turtles and Hawksbill turtles. Reef has strong current but a diver can hide behind huge coral bommies and hang out with fish at 5m
DivePoint Meedhupparu, 960 Meedhupparu

Aarah Kuda Thila (★4.5)

A small reef with many different types of colorful coral. The reef roof is at a height of 6m and has a diameter of approx. 20m, at a depth of 25m it should be approx. 50m. On the west side an overhang with soft corals, further deeper a gap with giant moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Manfred S. (#68310)

Kalawy House Reef, South (★4.4)

A beautiful house reef sitting just off-shore from the Magic Life resort. Easily accessible from the beach or the jetty with calm conditions and very clear water.
DivePoint Meedhupparu, 960 Meedhupparu

Vandhoo Thila (★4.5)

An approximately 200m long thila in the channel between Kottefaru and Vandhoo where we dive the north side. Here it goes down in steps down to 45-50m. The overhangs are nicely covered with soft corals. In the blue water, the grays pull their lanes. With beginners, we try to find calm conditions.
ChrisDiving, Dive Center Costa Rica, 50304 Playa Potrero

Bat Island: Big Scare, Gran Susto (★4.7)

Bat Islands are considered one of the best bull shark dive sites (Apr - Nov). But only advanced certified divers are allowed due to the depths. “The Big Scare“ is most famous for the chances of seeing the Bull sharks, although during the dive we can also encounter different types of rays including oceanic mantas.
ChrisDiving, Dive Center Costa Rica, 50304 Playa Potrero

Catalinas Island, Clásico (★4.2)

11 km west of Potrero and Flamingo is the famous site of Clasico. This dive is done on the western side of the islands, from the south towards the north. There are successive ripraps. Several ways to dive possible, depending on certification level. From 10m to more than 30m.
SPORTING CLUB CAVO DIVING, 57038 Rio

Maldive (★4.5)

This site in Palmaiola Island is 30 minute trip. We anchor at the southeast the island, in a depth of about 10 meters; we descend along the anchor line, following the tip of the island which gently slopes down to the bottom. We continue to swim, finding two rockslides at a maximum depth of about 25 meters.
Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri, 20188 North Male Atoll

Underwater Habitat by Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives (★4.8)

Underwater Habitat created by Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives is a unique project under the lead of our Resident Marine Biologist Mohamed Abaan better know as “Bunny“ .
Wild Blue Diving, 628003 tamilnadu

Oasis, Tuticorin (★4.6)

Coral reef site surrounded by fields of seagrass. Great for beginners and training as there is soft sand and seagrass surrounding the site. Always present are schools of tropical fish: sweepers, angelfish, bannerfish, anemonefish and more. Site is surrounded by hundreds of seastars.
Sub Oceanic (Ventures Pvt. Ltd.), Shaviyani Atoll

Sirru Thila (★4.6)

Only suitable for experienced divers who feel comfortable with deep dives in potentially strong currents. Nitrox recommended. The rewards are great! The northern part of the thila is covered by overhangs and gorgeous coral life.
E&Z Diving Center, 6015 Lapu-lapu City

Gilutungan Marine Sanctuary (★4.3)

Gilutongan Island, also called Hilutungan Island, Hilotongan Island or Lutungan Island, lies 30 minutes by banka boat from Mactan Island. The island is home to numerous coral reefs and sea grass meadows.
SSI Service Center Japan, 101-0051 Chiyoda-ku

Okubo Hama (★4.3)

Located in the northern part of the island, this is the main dive site of Miyakejima. This is a beach entry only. The terrain is formed by lava flowing into the water, with roots protruding offshore. There is a fairly large area to the east and west of the dive site, and you can’t go all the way around on one dive.
DiveGurus Diving Services Corp., 5608 Malay

Tribird Plane Wreck (★4.6)

The Tri-Bird Plane Wreck is a 20 meter long airplane that was sunk on purpose on March 1st, 2012. It has a wing span of about 25 meters and is lying upside down on sandy grounds. The wreck starts at a depth of 25 meters down to the ground at 30 meters.
SSI Service Center India, 400709 Navi Mumbai

Cozy Canyon (★4.3)

One of the best dive sites off the coast of Chennai. Teeming with marine life of all kinds. Currents can get quite strong here and visibility is variable, but a very worthwhile dive.
Gabriele C. (#3800432)

Ransiwor (★4.5)

5 minutes away from the closest dive center, coral garden with slope, schools of fishes, good for pygmy seahorse and wobbegong sharks, mild current, easy for beginners
ChrisDiving, Dive Center Costa Rica, 50304 Playa Potrero

Arco Iris, Brumel Island (★4.5)

Arco Iris is located 8km north of Playa Potrero. Less than 20 minutes of navigation. North of Penahuaste or Brumel Island in English. A rock formation runs from the northwest face of the island in a northerly direction. There are many white tip reef sharks. 10 to 30 m/ 33 to 100ft.
Dive Mission Joy, 08080 K. kasanfaru Lagoon

Asdhoo Wreck (★4.5)

Asdhoo Wreck is a small steel vessel located on a Giri South of Asdhoo Island. Reachable with a 30 minutes boat ride, The Wreck lies in the Sand with a maximum depth of 22 meters. The upper part of the wreck is going up to 10 meters. The reef behind the Wreck turns into a wall in direction north.
DiveTime Zanzibar, 73107 Zanzibar

Abbas reef (★4.3)

Only 5-10 minute boat ride from Kizimkazi, this reef is perfect for beginners but also plenty to see for more advanced divers. It is a small reef with very healthy, beautiful corals, abundant underwater life.
DiveTime Zanzibar, 73107 Zanzibar

One Palm (★4.4)

A 20-25 minute boat ride from Kizimkazi, this site is located on the southeast part of the island. The boat anchors near a plateau where the ocean is 6-8 meters deep, from where you swim down a steep slope with colorful coral. The maximum depth is 16-25 meters.
Sub Oceanic (Ventures Pvt. Ltd.), Shaviyani Atoll

Sirru Fen Fushi House Reef (★4.8)

A 5-minute boat ride to the east and we arrive at Sirru Faru Irumathi better know as Sirru Fen Fushi’s House Reef! located on the west side of Sirru Fen Fushi’s private Lagoon Resort, this long drift along the slope is suitable for beginner divers as well as divers who don’t enjoy long boat rides.
REEF ENCOUNTER, 4870 CAIRNS

Turtle Bommie, Saxon Reef (★4.6)

Large bommie structure surrounded by beautiful hard and soft corals and a wide range of brightly coloured fish. The white sandy bottom makes it easy to navigate the exquisite reef wall.
Dive Mission Joy, K. kasanfaru Lagoon

Reethi Thila (★4.3)

“The beautiful” is located inside of the atoll, north– east of Asdhdoo Island. A 15 meters boat ride from Joy Island away. The top reef is 3 meters deep and the walls on the side falling down to 30 meters. It is a small Thila, which can be circumnavigated in an hour.