Iru Thila is a small, free-standing reef on the west side of North Male Atoll. The reef starts around 7 m and slopes down on all sides to roughly 30 m. It sits close to a channel, bringing regular water movement and nutrients. A key feature of the site is its large black coral trees.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 30m
Depth Note
Top of the reef is around 7 m, dropping to about 30 m on all sides.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Coral
The site is known for large black coral trees.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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