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Dhonfanu Thila is a classic submerged reef pinnacle situated in the eastern sector of Baa Atoll. The main feature is an undercut pinnacle pierced by a steep swim-through canyon that cuts straight through the reef wall. Currents sweeping past the pinnacle feed dense colonies of soft corals and bring pelagic predators into close proximity, while the reef top serves as a busy refuge for reef fish.
Narrow vertical swim-through cutting through the pinnacle wall
Overhangs draped in yellow soft corals and sea fans
Regular passes by hunting pelagics in the blue
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Plankton blooms from May to November attract filter feeders including mantas, while December to April brings the clearest water.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey reef sharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Reef manta rayMobula alfredi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Humphead wrasseCheilinus undulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus ocellatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluefin trevallyCaranx melampygus | Common |
Marine forecast
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