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Exit

Exit. What a name. It sounds a bit ominous, doesn't it? Like you're being ushered out the back door. But trust us, you’ll want to stay awhile once you drop in. We love this site for its sheer, understated fishiness. It’s not about the big pelagics here, though you might get a passing eagle ray if you’re lucky. Exit is all about getting up close and personal with the little guys. Our favourite part is the wall. It's plastered with small cracks and crevices, and if you take your time, you'll spot chestnut blennies poking their heads out, bloodspot pipefish swaying gently, and those utterly charming twinspot hawkfish perched on every coral outcrop. Seriously, spend ten minutes just observing one of those hawkfish; their antics are pure entertainment. The reef here isn't the most colourful in the Maldives, more subtle browns and greens from the stony corals, but the fish life is so dense it makes up for it. We'd suggest going slow, hugging the reef, and keeping an eye out for the enigmatic moray eels. They're masters of camouflage. This site is perfect for macro lovers and photographers willing to really search, rather than just waiting for things to swim past.