Ministry of Environment and Energy

Fushivaru Thila
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Fushifaru thila is an elongated reef about 150m long and 70m wide at the widest point. The top of the reef in the centre is about 10m, shelving to each end. The reef is surrounded by the sandy channel floor. At the northeastern end is the edge of the atoll rim drop off at 27-35m.

 

SPECIAL FEATURES: Two Manta cleaning stations.  numerous other fish and fish life.

 

 

 

ALTERNATIVE NAMES:

TYPE: Marine

NAME OF ATOLL: Faadhipolhu Atoll

DIRECTIVE LOCATION: 5° 29’N, 73° 31’E

DESCRIPTION FROM DIRECTIVE: Northwest of Fushivaru Kandu

UPDATED AREA: 33 ha

DECLARATION DATE: 1st October 1995

DIRECTIVE NO: E/95/32

MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY: MEEW,MoFAMR, MRC, MoTCA