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South Ari Atoll

Maldives, Alif Dhaal Atoll

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South Ari Atoll

LocationMaldives, Alif Dhaal Atoll
RegionAlif Dhaal Atoll
TypeMarine Protected Area
Coordinates3.5°, 72.8° (show on the map)
Established2009
Area51 km²
Nearest CityMaamigili (3 km)
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About South Ari Atoll

A 5,140-hectare marine protected area established in 2009 protecting the single largest known year-round whale shark aggregation in the Maldives, along with extensive coral reef habitat.

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