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South Ari Atoll Marine Protected Area

Cities / Maldives

South Ari Atoll

An atoll known for whale shark sightings.

Photo: Tchami / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source)

South Ari Atoll lies south-west of Malé. Its marine protected area is known for sightings of whale sharks, which divers and snorkellers can often see.

Things to see in South Ari Atoll