Maalhos Thila
A well-known thila in western North Ari whose plateau starts at about 10 m and slopes below 30 m, with most of the interesting reef deeper than 25 m. On the south side small overhangs and ravines draped in soft coral shelter schools of blue-striped snapper and fusiliers, while mackerel, whitetip reef sharks and napoleon wrasse cruise past.
Facts
- Region: Maldives – North & Central Atolls
- Area: North Ari Atoll
- Depth: 10–30 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: strong
- Type: pinnacle
- Coordinates: 4.00048, 72.727
- Highlights: blue-lined snapper, fusiliers, whitetip reef shark, napoleon wrasse, mackerel, soft coral, swim-throughs/overhangs
- Tips: Strong currents are common – advanced divers only, with a safety float.