Dive-site story
Maaya Thila is a legendary submerged pinnacle situated in North Ari Atoll. Recognized worldwide for electrifying night dives, the circular reef structure features several large overhangs, swim-throughs, and coral-encrusted plateaus where intense predatory behavior unfolds under torchlight.
Nocturnal hunting frenzy involving whitetip reef sharks and giant trevally
Overhangs lined with colorful soft corals, gorgonian fans, and sea whips
Encounters with large marble rays and sleeping green sea turtles on the reef top
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Northeast monsoon delivers the calmest surface conditions and optimal visibility, though diving occurs year-round.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant trevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great barracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Marbled rayTaeniurops meyeni | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common |
Marine forecast
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