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Far South itinerary describing Bushy East Corner as the gentler slope with sheltered terraces, turtles, stingrays, eagle rays, and mantas.
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Bushy East Channel
Current-sensitive channel corner drift with coral terraces and passing rays.
Boat-only dive on the east side of Maa Kandu, normally planned around tide direction for a guided drift over sandy slope, coral blocks, and sheltered terraces.
About Bushy East Channel
Bushy East Channel is the gentler eastern corner of the Maa Kandu system, usually dived as a boat drift when incoming or outgoing tide lines up for a manageable run along the channel edge. The route combines sandy slope sections, coral blocks, and sheltered terraces where resting rays and turtles can be found while eagle rays and mantas may pass through toward the inner cleaning areas.
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Research Estimate At Bushy East Channel
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Bushy East Channel?
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Bushy East Channel Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
Sandy slope inside the channel runs from about 5–25 m; reef corner flattens around 22 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with the eastern side of Addu often seeing its clearest water in the northeast monsoon.
Typical Conditions
Usually done as a drift dive and can be dived on both incoming and outgoing current.
Safety & Access At Bushy East Channel
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong currentDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Typically a drift dive with current; be alert for mantas moving in and out of the channel.
Local Intel For Bushy East Channel
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Commonly dived as a drift through the channel corner, with the main reef area around 22 m and the slope extending from shallow water to about 25 m.
Wildlife at Bushy East Channel
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Recent Logged Visits At Bushy East Channel
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Bushy East Channel
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
