Hanifaru Bay Baa Atoll

Signature site at **Hanifaru Bay (Baa Atoll)** in Baa Atoll. known for manta encounters at cleaning or feeding times soft‑coral covered slopes with fusiliers, snappers and batfish Best with drift skills when current runs; calmer days suit all levels.

Diver Level:

Beginner (snorkeling only)

Current:

Low–Moderate (tidal)

Protected:

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve core; Hanifaru protected zone (no diving).

Cave:

Wreck:

Season:

May–Nov (peaks Jun–Oct)

Depth Range (m):

Feature:

Reef manta rays (cleaning/feeding) Whale shark (occasional) Mobula/eagle rays Grey reef sharks (perimeter) Green & hawksbill turtles Jacks/trevally Barracuda Tunas Fusiliers Napoleon wrasse

Note:

Licensed access only; time limits; code of conduct enforced.

Hanifaru Bay Baa Atoll

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