Ministry of Environment and Energy

Lankan Thila
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the top of the thila is between 10 and 15 meters and oval in shape. The main attractions are several large pinnacles scatterd randomly on the north eastern side of the thila. The top of the pinnacles are at depths between 18 and 25 meters and most drops away steeply on the outside. on the main reef long the overhangs and caves between 15 and 20 meters extend almost entire length of the eastern side. there is also a shallow cave and swim through leading to a narrow gutter which, cuts through to the reef top.

 

SPECIAL FEATURES: Sharks, napoleon wrasse, mantas, baracudas, eagle rays and nice coral rock formation


ALTERNATIVE NAMES: Nassimo Thila

TYPE: Marine

NAME OF ATOLL: Malé Atoll

DIRECTIVE LOCATION: 4° 17.133’N, 73° 32.180’E

DESCRIPTION FROM DIRECTIVE: 1.5 km west of Lankanfinolhu

UPDATED AREA: 12 ha

DECLARATION DATE: 21st October 1999

DIRECTIVE NO: 10-C/99/38

MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY: MEEW,MoFAMR, MRC, MoTCA