Bodo Fanno (Sea Fans)
East-coast site known for a broad field of sea fans stretching from 14 to 35 m. Small overhangs shelter macro life, making it popular with underwater photographers.
Facts
- Region: Maldives – Deep South
- Area: Fuvahmulah
- Depth: 14–35 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: wall, reef
- Coordinates: -0.2991, 73.4356
- Highlights: sea fans 14–35 m, small overhangs with macro life
- Permit: Fuvahmulah City Council requires a paid permit for diving in Fuvahmulah waters (rules reported June 2023: USD 40 per foreign diver with a Fuvahmulah-based dive school, USD 55 with safaris or schools based elsewhere, USD 200 per person on foreign vessels); dive centres must be registered with the council and anchoring at dive points is banned. Fees and rules may have changed – check with your dive centre (adhadhu.com).
- Issuer / contact: Fuvahmulah City Council
- Phone: +960 686 0001
- Email: info@fuvahmulah.gov.mv
- Website: https://fuvahmulah.gov.mv/en/contact-us
- phone from the council citizen portal https://afuncity.mv/; the council site lists the short number 1618; office: Narguis Magu, Maadhadu, Fuvahmulah
- Tips: Bring a macro lens and keep fins clear of the sea fans.