Diving in Meemu Atoll

The atoll’s inner reefs offer deeper depths for advanced divers. There aren't many channels on the eastern side, and this reduces currents. Beginners will have plenty of dive sites to choose from.

One of the atoll’s top dive sites is found on a reef at Mulee Island. During the south-west monsoon (May to December) it’s common to spot mantas with their offspring here. Several cleaning stations can be found at 33-49 feet (10-15 meters), but the currents can be strong. Groups of five or more mantas can often be seen playing; they twist and turn like a roller coaster’s cars. Healthy coral can be found on the reef as it gently slopes to 98 feet (30 meters). Advanced divers can join the tuna, barracuda and Napoleon wrasse.

A more challenging dive site is Shark’s Tongue. Sizeable coral formations are found at 26-49 feet (8-15 meters) where schools of surgeon, oriental sweetlips and copper snapper are found. The reef then slopes down to 98 feet (30 meters). As you descend you’ll see groups of whitetip and blacktip reef sharks swimming amongst the coral's rocks. If the currents are right, you can also see grey and silvertip reef sharks.

If your encounter with mantas and sharks has left you wanting more – soft and hard corals, channels, submerged pinnacles, walls, overhangs, and steep drop-offs are all waiting for you.