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South Maalhosmadulu · Dharavandhoo
Hanifaru Area
Protected & Documented
Hanifaru Bay is a funnel-shaped reef bay that concentrates plankton, attracting seasonal aggregations of manta rays and whale sharks. The site is protected under strict regulations and is important for studying megafauna behavior, reef plankton dynamics, and human-wildlife interaction thresholds.
Site Details
Atoll
South Maalhosmadulu
Island
Dharavandhoo
Documentation Status
Documented
Coordinates
5.2700°N
73.1400°E
73.1400°E
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