South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA)

Alifu Dhaalu (Adh)

WDPA ID

555576579

Total Area

5,140.00 ha


Status
Designated
Contact Number
SAMPa Hotline - 7448300
Ministry of Climate Change, environment and Energy - 3018300
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - 7980379

The South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) is a world-renowned area, and the most significant feature of this area is that Whale Sharks (Fehurihi) can be seen here throughout the year. It is also famous for its reef, which is rich with diverse varieties of corals and marine life. Important species spotted in this area include turtles, manta rays and different types of sharks.

Zones

SAMPA

SAMPA

Bookings Available Here

Snorkeling

Snorkeling with Whale Sharks

Maldivians Free
Resort Free
Guesthouse Free
Liveaboard Free
Expats Free
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Diving

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Resort Free
Guesthouse Free
Liveaboard Free
Expats Free
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Attributes

Protected Area Category
  • Category 6 – Habitat/Species Management Area
Date of Protection:
05 June 2009

Bookings

Activities
No activities.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling with Whale Sharks

Available at
SAMPA
Maldivians MVR 0 Per Pax
Resort MVR 0 Per Pax
Guesthouse MVR 0 Per Pax
Liveaboard MVR 0 Per Pax
Expats MVR 0 Per Pax
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Diving

Available at
SAMPA
Maldivians MVR 0 Per Pax
Resort MVR 0 Per Pax
Guesthouse MVR 0 Per Pax
Liveaboard MVR 0 Per Pax
Expats MVR 0 Per Pax
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