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Located on the southwestern outer edge of South Ari Atoll near Rangali Island, this reef system features an extended reef slope and sandy plateau flanked by deep blue water. While predominantly celebrated as a seasonal manta ray cleaning station, the outer wall drops toward open ocean channels where cruising whale sharks and pelagic predators frequently pass by during periods of outgoing tidal exchange.
Cleaning stations formed by massive Porites coral heads on the reef crest
Regular seasonal encounters with reef mantas hovering in the water column
Open ocean wall sections where pelagics and occasional whale sharks cruise by
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Northeast monsoon brings cleaner water and consistent manta activity at the cleaning blocks.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reef Manta RayMobula alfredi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whale SharkRhincodon typus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Grey Reef SharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Napoleon WrasseCheilinus undulatus | Common |
Marine forecast
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