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The Scorpion
Medhufushi cavern giri with ridges, sand, and macro life.
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The Scorpion is a protected Medhufushi giri with caverns, sandy breaks, and dense fish life, best for calm boat dives and careful buoyancy.
About The Scorpion
The Scorpion is a small Medhufushi giri wrapped in caverns, ridges, and sandy lanes, with the route circling the reef rather than dropping straight off it. The protected profile makes it a good match for calm, methodical diving and tight buoyancy, while the caverns and overhangs hold dense fish life. Macro hunters get plenty to work with, and the site still feels structured enough to reward planning. It is more about texture and shelter than raw depth.
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Research Estimate At The Scorpion
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is The Scorpion?
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The Scorpion Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 30m
Depth Note
Caverns are found around 10 m, with some reaching down to 30 m.
Best Season
Year-round; warm water and clear conditions make it a reliable Maldives boat dive in most seasons.
Typical Conditions
Protected and calm-feeling compared with more exposed channel sites, with the best dives on settled water.
Safety & Access At The Scorpion
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Cavern sections require training, lights, and careful buoyancy; do not treat the overheads like open water.
Access Restrictions
This is a boat-dived cavern site, not a casual shore entry, and the overhead sections need proper cave/cavern discipline.
Local Intel For The Scorpion
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat dive around a small giri with encircling caverns and ridges split by sandy lanes; the cavern ring starts around 10 m and some sections reach to 30 m.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site. The caverns and ridges reward scuba-style route control and buoyancy more than surface-only use.
Snorkeling
Surface-only snorkeling misses the caverns and the fish concentrations, so this is mainly a scuba site.
The Scorpion Dive Conditions Planner
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Wildlife at The Scorpion
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Recent Logged Visits At The Scorpion
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Dive Spot Log Averages At The Scorpion
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Avg. Visibility25m
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The Scorpion Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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The Scorpion Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.ocean-divine.com · Operator
Maldives operator page for warm-water and visibility context.
www.regal-diving.co.uk · Operator
Operator dive-site catalog for Meemu Atoll and Medhufushi.
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