Enmadi Giri

This dive site, Enmadi Giri, is situated within the channel of Lohifushi, offering a dynamic underwater experience. Divers explore a 50-meter wide sand channel between 15-25 meters deep, dotted with numerous coral blocks that serve as hubs of marine life. Navigation typically involves drifting along the channel's edges, exploring the coral formations, and keeping an eye out into the blue for pelagic encounters. There is no specific historical information provided for this site, but like many Maldivian channels, it acts as a highway for oceanic currents and marine migration. The marine ecosystem here is vibrant, with frequent sightings of White tip reef sharks and Turtles. The coral blocks provide shelter and foraging grounds for a variety of reef fish including Sweetlips, Bannerfish, and large schools of other fish. Macro enthusiasts can also discover smaller creatures like Shells and Nudibranchs. Depending on the current conditions, the site becomes a magnet for Manta rays, adding to its appeal for big animal encounters. The best time to visit Enmadi Giri often aligns with seasons when plankton blooms are driven through the channel by currents, attracting Manta rays. Divers should be mindful of the variable currents, as stronger flows can bring the most spectacular pelagic action but also require more experience. For freedivers, the moderate depths between 10-20 meters are ideal, offering excellent opportunities for breath-hold dives to observe the vibrant reef life and larger animals without the need for scuba gear, provided currents are manageable.