Cocoa Thila

Cocoa Thila is located on the eastern side of South Male Atoll. This pinnacle reaches a height of 400m/1312ft and slopes down to a drop-off of 30m/98ft. Strong currents make this location more suitable for advanced and experienced divers, but they are also responsible for the diverse marine life seen here. Geographic features such as rugged overhangs, ravines, and fissures give a temporary reprieve from the current. Divers should maintain their gaze fixed on the blue, for there is where the magic happens.

Things to see: Pelagics thrive in currents, so look for schools of tuna and trevally in the deeper blue water. Eagle rays in formation and grey reef sharks are additional possibilities. Not to mention the occasional turtle. Rock cod, fusiliers, sweetlips, and snapper congregate in big groups closer to the reef, only breaking formation when divers go too close.