Dive-site story
Villimalé Reef fringes the island of Villimalé just west of Malé. Starting from a sandy lagoon slope, the reef terrace drops toward deeper water with patches of hard coral, small overhangs, and coral restoration nurseries managed by local conservation initiatives. Divers encounter resident green turtles grazing on sea grass patches alongside schooling reef fish and benthic macro life.
Active coral nursery frames and restoration blocks
Regular encounters with resting green sea turtles
Sheltered conditions suitable for check-out dives and night diving
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 surface conditions and clearest water.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb morayGymnothorax favagineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluestripe snapperLutjanus kasmira | Common |
Marine forecast
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