Maldives
Bathala Maaga Kanthila
About this Dive Site
Description
Challenge yourself at Bathala Maaga Kanthila, a premier site for experienced divers in Ari Atoll, famous for its impressive grey reef shark encounters. This soft coral-covered Thila boasts a fascinating cave system descending from 12 to 30 meters, providing shelter for a variety of fish including snappers and groupers.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
January, February, October, November, December, March, April, September
Jan
Whale shark sightings are common, clear waters
Feb
Excellent visibility, good chance of manta rays
Mar
Manta ray feeding aggregations
Apr
Continued manta ray activity
More monthly highlights
May
Transition to southwest monsoon, potential for plankton blooms
Jun
Southwest monsoon season, possibility of plankton blooms attracting mantas
Jul
Peak of southwest monsoon, potential for plankton blooms
Aug
Southwest monsoon, occasional plankton blooms
Sep
Transition out of monsoon, visibility improving
Oct
Excellent visibility, start of manta ray season
Nov
Peak manta ray season, whale shark sightings
Dec
Continued manta ray and whale shark activity
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