Dive-site story
Seventh Heaven is a submerged pinnacle reef situated in the South Ari Atoll, celebrated for its expansive undercut ledges and dense blankets of soft corals. Divers drift along the stepped drop-offs where gorgonian sea fans filter nutrients delivered by the passing oceanic currents. The upper reef plateau provides a busy staging ground for schooling reef fish while the deeper overhangs shelter resting nurse sharks and stingrays.
Extensive deep overhangs coated in vibrant pink and orange soft corals
Dense aggregations of blue-striped snappers and fusiliers hovering along current-facing edges
Frequent encounters with hawksbill turtles grazing on sponge growth across the upper reef flat
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The northeast monsoon brings the calmest seas and clearest underwater visibility across South Ari Atoll.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksbill TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-striped SnapperLutjanus kasmira | Common | ||||||||||||
| Tawny Nurse SharkNebrius ferrugineus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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