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South Maalhosmadulu · Nelivarufinolhu
Nelivaru Area
Protected & Documented
Nelivaru’s sandbank and faru support manta ray cleaning stations and serve as a rich fishing habitat. Locals have historically tapped its plankton-rich waters for baitfish, maintaining traditional fishing techniques. The nearby reef sustains diverse coral and fish species important to the surrounding marine ecosystem.
Site Details
Atoll
South Maalhosmadulu
Island
Nelivarufinolhu
Documentation Status
Documented
Coordinates
5.2733°N
73.0650°E
73.0650°E
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