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Lying deep in the channel, this thila (thila meaning 'deep pinnacle' in Dhivehi) is known for its manta ray cleaning stations during the North-East monsoon period who visit the many cleaning stations.
But even without manta ray's this dive is memorable. You can see huge schools of humpback snappers, oriental sweetlips, collared butterfly fish, and neon fusiliers throughout the reef, while giant trevally and barracuda hunt these smaller fish.
This dive site is suitable for Advanced Open Water di…
Lying deep in the channel, this thila (thila meaning 'deep pinnacle' in Dhivehi) is known for its manta ray cleaning stations during the North-East monsoon period who visit the many cleaning stations.
But even without manta ray's this dive is memorable. You can see huge schools of humpback snappers, oriental sweetlips, collared butterfly fish, and neon fusiliers throughout the reef, while giant trevally and barracuda hunt these smaller fish.
This dive site is suitable for Advanced Open Water divers with intermediate experience as it can have strong currents.
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