Southern Cross (lob), 马尔代夫

Low

27/12/09 at 19:00

One of the richest and most vibrant reefs in the Maldives, the thila is about 80 meters in diameter. The top of the reef starts at six meters, sloping to 12m, before dropping to beyond 30m. Caves, overhangs and ledges are found all along the reef wall. Millions of anchovies disperse and regroup to form a variation of shapes stealing the show from the Grey sharks and their companions the Rainbow Runners. While schools of Snappers and Batfish hover beneath coral trees. Maaya Thila is also an excellent site for a night dive. After dark, predators swing into hunting mode. Sharks seem to zoom in from every direction. Their sense of urgency and frantic search for prey are felt in wave after wave of electrifying melee. Moray eels are seen leaving their holes to search for food. Octopuses are sighted in ambush position for a shellfish in passing. Species spotted: White Tip Reef Shark, Green Turtle, Blue Spotted Lion Fish, Marble Ray, Giant Moray. (Estimated entry time and dive time)