Hanifaru Region

B. Hanifaru

WDPA ID

555576577

Total Area

529.00 ha


Type

UNESCO Biosphere Reserves

EBSAs

Managed Areas

Status
Designated
Contact Number
Baa Atoll BR Office - 6608466
Ranger Hotline - 7905949

Hanifaru MPA is a hotspot, distinguished by a unique water circulation system that creates a massive feeding and mating hub during the western monsoon. It attracts dense aggregations of endangered megafauna, specifically whale sharks and manta rays, making it a site of immense biological significance. The Hanifaru island within the MPA is as a vital nesting ground for green and hawksbill turtles, as well as an occasional roosting site for Black-naped Terns and Lesser and Brown Noddies.

Beyond its ecological value, the area holds exceptional tourism value for diving and snorkeling.

Zones

Hanifaru Bay Area

Hanifaru Bay Area

Hanifaru Island

Hanifaru Island

Attributes

Date of Protection:
05 June 2011

Bookings

Activities
No activities.

Visit

This service can be booked to visit the Protected Area. 

 

Available at
Whole Protected Area
Resort
MVR 310
Per Pax
(May 1, 2026 - December 1, 2026)
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