Discover Maldives Protected Areas

Discover the incredible diversity of species that call these areas home, and find out about the activities that are available, such as diving, surfing, and wildlife watching.

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93

Protected Areas

64,095.20

Hectares

0

OECM

2

Candidate OECM

3

UNESCO Biosphere Reserves

5

Managed Areas

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Mushimasmigili Thila
Mushimasmigili Thila
Alifu Alifu
L. Gan Boda Fengada
L. Gan Boda Fengada
Laamu
Mayaa Thila
Mayaa Thila
Alifu Alifu
Makunudhoo Kandu Olhi
Makunudhoo Kandu Olhi
Kaafu
Faruhulhuvalhi beyru
Faruhulhuvalhi beyru
Alifu Dhaalu
Kudarah Thila
Kudarah Thila
Alifu Dhaalu
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OECMs
OECMs
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
IUCN Greenlist Site
IUCN Greenlist Site
Off-Shore MPAs
Off-Shore MPAs
Key Biodiversity Areas
Key Biodiversity Areas
EBSAs
EBSAs

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Reef Manta Rays
Reef Manta Rays
Mobula alfredi
whale shark
whale shark
Rhincodon typus
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