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North Ari Atoll · Rasdhoo
Rasdhoo Madivaru Area
Protected & Documented
Covering approximately 3.79 km², Rasdhoo Madivaru includes coral slopes, sandbanks, and channels. It’s famous for pelagic sightings such as hammerhead sharks at dawn, manta rays, and schooling barracuda. The mix of reef and sandbank habitats supports both benthic and pelagic biodiversity. The site’s structure and current exposure make it ecologically critical, supporting fish migration and coral regeneration. It serves both ecological and educational tourism purposes, acting as a model site for atoll-edge marine biodiversity.
Site Details
Atoll
North Ari Atoll
Island
Rasdhoo
Documentation Status
Documented
Coordinates
4.2675°N
72.9945°E
72.9945°E
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