Moofushi Manta Point
A sloping reef with coral bommies on the western side of South Ari near Moofushi island, from about 8 to 30 m. Its main bommie is a cleaning station where manta rays circle to be cleaned, while smaller bommies with ledges and caves hold baitfish, snapper and sweetlips. Whitetip reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, nudibranchs, octopus and even ghost pipefish have been recorded.
Facts
- Region: Maldives – North & Central Atolls
- Area: South Ari Atoll
- Depth: 8–30 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: low
- Type: reef, manta
- Coordinates: 3.88139, 72.73028
- Highlights: manta rays, manta cleaning station, snapper, sweetlips, whitetip reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, nudibranchs, octopus, ghost pipefish
- Tips: Kneel on sand or hover well away from the cleaning bommie and let the mantas come to you; do not hold on to live coral.