Uthuru Ethere Faru

This dive site, Uthuru Ethere Faru, translates to 'Northern Inside Reef' in Dhivehi, offering a captivating underwater experience in the Maldives. Divers begin on a gentle sandy slope, gradually descending towards an impressive almost vertical drop-off. The reef's structure, adorned with scattered coral blocks and vibrant blue and green sponges, provides clear navigation along its contours, making it an accessible and enjoyable dive. As a healthy reef within an atoll, it represents the rich natural marine ecosystems found throughout the Maldivian archipelago. The site is teeming with diverse marine life, making it a paradise for underwater enthusiasts. Common residents include graceful whitetip sharks patrolling the reef, alongside imposing giant moray eels peeking from crevices. Schools of blue-lined snappers and green pullers add flashes of color, while surgeonfish graze on the corals. The vibrant blue and green sponges provide shelter and food, contributing to the rich biodiversity of this thriving coral ecosystem. The Maldives generally offers excellent diving conditions year-round, with specific seasons potentially enhancing pelagic sightings, though general reef life remains consistent. This site's abundant fish life and interesting topography make it a highlight for both scuba divers and freedivers. For freedivers, the average depth of 8 meters and maximum of 17 meters offer ideal conditions to explore the slope and drop-off, while snorkelers can easily enjoy the vibrant shallow sections. Visibility in the Maldives is typically superb, enhancing the viewing of its thriving marine community.