Devana Kandu
A channel just south of Alimatha in which a central reef splits the pass into two routes. The terrain is a mix of caves, overhangs and soft-coral-covered rock. Grey and whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, barracuda, tuna and napoleon wrasse are commonly seen.
Facts
- Region: Maldives – North & Central Atolls
- Area: Vaavu (Felidhoo) Atoll
- Depth: 5–30 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: moderate
- Type: channel, drift, cave
- Coordinates: 3.5841, 73.5002 (approximate)
- Highlights: grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, barracuda, tuna, napoleon wrasse, soft coral, swim-throughs/overhangs
- Tips: Boat dive planned around the tide; the drift can run fast and deep, so plan the route with the guide. Resort Life lists it as a protected marine area.