Dive Site Overview
Site Name: Kunaavashi Kandu
Location: It’s located in Vaavu Atoll, west of Fulidhoo
Depth Range: 5-35 m
Difficulty Level: Advanced
Current Conditions: Moderate
Best Time to Dive: January to April , The site is usually dived in incoming current but is good to dive with an outgoing current as well
Marine Life Highlights: big fish, soft corals, spotted eagle rays, big marbled stingrays, grey reef sharks, and schooling barracudas
Site Description
The south side of the channel has large overhangs shaped like a staircase, This site is suitable for PADI advanced open water and PADI enriched air certified divers. The visibility is good and the marine life and corals are exceptional.
This dive site is a must for anyone visiting Vaavu Atoll
Points of Interest
- The plateau on the south side has a lot of soft corals and is great for observing macro life
- In outgoing current the end of the plateau is usually where you can find sharks patrolling towards the open ocean
- In incoming current you can find sharks towards the north side of the channel
Safety & Considerations
⚠ Entry & Exit: A boat is highly recommended while diving this site as currents and make you drift very far very fast
⚠ Hazards: Not recommended to dive in a very strong current
⚠ Recommended Equipment: Dive light, DSMB, reef hook, nitrox
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