Mulidhoo Aquarium - Baa Atoll

Mulidhoo Aquarium is a good starting point for your Baa Atoll diving. It's a shallow drift over healthy hard corals, mostly brain and table varieties, which makes it an easy dive for newer divers or those getting back into the swing of things. We've often seen schools of blue-stripe snappers here, just hanging out near the bommies, and plenty of anemonefish in their homes. Maxing out at 20m, it’s a relaxed dive, usually with mild currents, perfect for easing into your Maldivian adventure.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
6.842100, 73.012500
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
20m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: Ha.Gallandhoo Sarahahdhu

Best Time to Dive in Baa Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in Baa Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.5°C
  • February: 28.8°C
  • March: 29.4°C
  • April: 30.4°C
  • May: 30.0°C
  • June: 29.4°C
  • July: 29.4°C
  • August: 29.2°C
  • September: 29.1°C
  • October: 29.1°C
  • November: 29.2°C
  • December: 29.0°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Baa Atoll

Nearest Dive Centres to Mulidhoo Aquarium

Marine Life in Baa Atoll

Home to 23 recorded species including 12 hard corals, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 reef fish, 1 sharks & rays, 1 whales & dolphins, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Mulidhoo Aquarium

Based on average water temperature of 29.3°C, currents 24 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories