Ministry of Environment and Energy

Makunudhoo Kandu Olhi
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The northern side of Makunudhoo kandu is some 2km long and includes about 5 separate diving points. Two of the most popular points are Kuda Faru (about 800m from the western corner, where a finger of reef protrudes into the Channel creating ideal conditions for big fishes), and two thilas at the eastern corner, where there is an abundance of small fishes.

SPECIAL FEATURES: White-tip reef sharks are seen resting on the sandy bottom. Lionfish and Napoleon are everywhere. Turtles are spotted frequently

 

 

 

ALTERNATIVE NAMES; Kuda Faru/ manukudhoo channel

TYPE: Marine

NAME OF ATOLL; Malé Atoll

DIRECTIVE LOCATION: 4° 33’N, 73° 22’E

DESCRIPTION FROM DIRECTIVE: West of Makunudhoo

APPROXIMATE AREA PROTECTED: 470 ha

DECLARATION DATE: 1st October 1995

DIRECTIVE NO: E/95/32

MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY: MEEW,MoFAMR, MRC, MoTCA