H A. Bilehdhoo Thila
- Haa Alifu
About this area
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Bileiydhoo Thila is a 227-hectare thila on the northern side of the Ihavandhippolhu Atoll and is known for being one of the most popular thilas in the Northern Maldives among divers. This thila is home to a variety of species, and is a famous dive site in the Maldives. It is known for being an 'aquarium' where the most number of underwater species in one area is observed. Important species such as rays, Napolean wrasses, sharks, and different types of turtles frequent this thila. A manta cleaning station also exists in this thila. 20 meters below the sea level, a vibrant ecosystem of species can be found, and huge caves are found further below. These caves are occupied by a great number of nurse sharks (nidhanmiyaru). Moreover, rays and dogtooth tuna (voshimas) are also found in the 'Top Reef' of this thila.
How to visit. Booking is not available online for this area. Call the office for details.
Rules
Please follow these rules during your visit.
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Dumping trash/littering is not allowed in this area.
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Land reclamation and dredging is not allowed within this area.
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Removing or taking rocks, sand, corals, and coral rubble is not allowed in this area.
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Aquaculture and mariculture
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Introducing any species of living things
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Catching, taking or killing any species of bird
Facts
- Status
- Designated
- Total Area
- 4,338.00 ha
- WDPA ID
- 555697572
- Protected Area Category
- Category 6 – Habitat/Species Management Area
- Date of Protection
- 16 June 2019
- Ecosystem Typology
- Marine, Terrestrial
Species
All species-
Napoleon wrasse Cheilinus undulatus -
Nurse shark Ginglymostoma cirratum -
Dogtooth Tuna Gymnosarda unicolor