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Fuvahmulah
A local-island base for tiger sharks, deep walls, and biosphere reserve nature
Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 19 sources
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Destination Guide Sources For Fuvahmulah
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19 sources • Updated Feb 13, 2026
Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Feb 13, 2026.
- DiveJourney dive spot: Merikafalhu (Tiger Point) - Dive spot overview used for site naming and planning context.
- DiveJourney dive spot: Farikede - Advanced wall dive description and pelagic species notes.
- DiveJourney dive spot: Thoondu - Wall and cleaning-station description, plus species notes.
- DiveJourney dive spot: Bilhifeyshi (Hook Box) - Wall and overhang depth context.
- DiveJourney dive spot: Tiger Wall - Signature wall site reference for internal linking.
- Protected Areas of Maldives (environment.gov.mv) portal - Official protected-area listings for Farikede MPA, Thundi Area, and the kilhi wetlands, plus shark-diving resources.
- UNESCO MAB: Fuvahmulah Biosphere Reserve - Biosphere reserve designation and background.
- MIRA: Green Tax (effective rates including 1 Jan 2025 updates) - Official Green Tax rates and rules.
- NDMA Maldives: Emergency Contact Numbers - Police, fire, ambulance, coast guard, and NDMA emergency numbers.
- Maldives Immigration (entry rules and visa on arrival information) - Official entry requirements and visa information.
- IMUGA Maldives Traveller Declaration portal - Traveller Declaration submission system (required within 96 hours of flight time).
- Visit Maldives Atolls: Fuvahmulah connectivity - Official travel connectivity overview (flights and ferry options).
- Fuvahmulah City Council: Getting Here - Local island ferry connections and approximate travel times.
- Maldivian (Island Aviation) destinations: Fuvahmulah - Domestic flight network reference for Fuvahmulah (FVM).
- Maldives Meteorological Service - Monsoon and climate context for seasonal planning.
- Maldives Customs - Customs restrictions including prohibited imports.
- ADK Hospital: Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Unit - Reference for hyperbaric oxygen treatment availability in Male.
- Bank of Maldives - Banking and ATM context for practical travel planning.
- Destination hero photo by Mohamed Reemaaz - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@remexphotomv