Dive-site story
Located off Villingili Island in Addu Atoll, this site features a gently sloping hard coral reef characterized by large table corals, branching acropora fields, and scattered brain coral formations. Because Addu Atoll lies south of the equator, its reefs often display distinct hard coral resilience compared to central Maldivian atolls. The protected topography provides sheltered conditions with steady currents that support schooling reef fish and resting sea turtles.
Extensive expanses of intact hard coral formations including massive Porites and fragile Acropora tables
Regular encounters with grazing hawksbill turtles and resting green sea turtles along the slope
Sheltered profile suitable for relaxed navigation and wide-angle underwater photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The driest months offer the calmest sea conditions and peak underwater visibility in the southern atolls.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus ocellatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip Reef SharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Oriental SweetlipsPlectorhinchus vittatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Titan TriggerfishBalistoides viridescens | Common |
Marine forecast
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