

Best for intermediate divers, 3-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Fish Bank in the Ari Atoll features a combination of reef structure and a wall dropping into deeper water. Divers can explore depths ranging from 3 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 24 metres. The site is suitable for intermediate divers, offering visibility between 15 and 30 metres and mild currents. Marine life recorded here includes wrasses, striped surgeonfish, unicornfish, melon butterflyfish, speckled butterflyfish, Pacific bullethead parrotfish, rock cod, masked bannerfish, groupers, redtooth triggerfish, elongate clam, soldierfish, and convict surgeonfish. Surge near the reef and wall can push divers toward sharp coral, requiring careful buoyancy control. Access is by boat only, necessitating clear communication with the skipper for entry and exit.
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Check current direction before entering, as even a mild current can push you away from the wall if you descend on the wrong side. Boat access is the only option here, so confirm your pick-up point with the skipper before you drop in.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
3-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, striped surgeonfish, unicornfish, melon butterflyfish, speckled butterflyfish, Pacific bullethead parrotfish, rock cod, masked bannerfish, groupers, redtooth triggerfish, elongate clam, soldierfish, and convict surgeonfish.
No, Fish Bank is rated for intermediate divers due to the wall topography and potential surge conditions.
The site ranges from 3 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 24 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site. You must agree on a pick-up signal with your skipper before descending.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths reaching 30 metres, and boat access is required for all activities.
Surge near the reef and wall can push divers into sharp coral and rock. Maintain good buoyancy and keep clear of the structure when swell picks up.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Fish Bank in Central Atolls. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
Fish Bank in Central Atolls typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Fish Bank in Central Atolls typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.