[Maldives] Trip Report : OCT. 15-19, 2018, Male and Ari Short Trip Vol.2

[#Maldives] Trip Report : OCT. 15-19, 2018, #Male and #Ari #ShortTrip Vol.2

The day 2, we went to Fesdhoo Wreck in the North Ari Atoll for the 1st dive of the day. Went down to the South, stopping by some dive spots on its way. We started to observe Gobbies at the sand area. We easily spotted Dracula Shrimp Gobbies, what we were looking for. Then, found the smart and beautiful McCosker’s Flasher Wrasses. At the wreck area, many of Luminous Cardinalfish were seen. Besides, we found some Cheeked Pipefish as well. The 2nd dive was at Fish Head. There was a good current to see big fish. Grey Reef Sharks were found in a little bit too deep to dive area. However, they came back and forth to the depth we were diving so we could take some pictures of them successfully. Dogtooth Tunas, Bluefin Trevallies and GT were found as well. The 3rd dive was at Five Rocks in the South Ari Atoll. Right after the entry we found a couple of a Whitetail Stringray and a Pink Whipray. It was interesting to see that two different rays hanging out. At the main reef the beautiful False Moorish Idols and Black Pyramid Butterflyfish were making their formation. Then, we enjoyed beautiful Soft Corals and Sea Fans at the overhangs and the swim through. The cute moves of the Starry Dragonet, which I wanted to introduce, were there as well. We had a relaxing BBQ time on the white sand beach in the night time. The air temperature was 26-33 deg.C. The water temperature was 27-28 deg.C. To be continued…