Maldives Manta Night Dive
Marine & Pelagic
Fish
Advanced
Maldives — Hanifaru Bay
June to November
Overview
Witness dozens of manta rays feeding in plankton-rich waters during monsoon.
Equipment
- Scuba gear
- Underwater camera with strobe
- Dive computer
- Current hook
Safety Notes
- Strong currents during monsoon — advanced diving skills needed
- No touching mantas — 3m minimum distance
Identification Tips
1
Full moon draws strongest plankton concentrations
2
Barrel-roll feeding indicates dense plankton
3
Cleaning stations active in the morning
Species Checklist
| Species | Likelihood | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Reef Manta Ray | common | Feeding in plankton blooms |
| Whale Shark | uncommon | Following plankton concentrations |
| Grey Reef Shark | common | Channel entrances |
| Napoleon Wrasse | common | Cleaning stations |