Hanifaru

Known as Vandhumaafaru-adi to the local community, Hanifaru is a bay like lagoon located in Baa Atoll (a Northern Atoll in Maldives). During the south-west monsoon huge groups of Manta Rays congregate at this spot during times of plankton accumulation. Mantas could be found here in over a hundred at times and they are often joined by Whale Sharks. This is indeed a spectacular site to see. The south-west monsoon is from April to November.

Nov 16, 2009 | Categories: Photos | Tags: Baa Atoll, Hanifaru, Maldives, Manta, Marine Protected Area, MPA, Protect the Sharks, Protected, Rays, Salt Water People, Sanctuary, Scuba Diving, Underwater, Whale Shark, World Environment Day, World Ocean Day, Zim | 9 Comments »