North Ari Atoll Collection

School of fusilier in the Maldives
Large school of yellowback fusilier, Caesio xanthonota. Slower shutter speed gives a feel of the movement of this vast shoal. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Whitetip reef shark under table coral
A whitetip reef shark, Triaenodon obesus, sheltering under a table coral. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Coral grouper being cleaned by shrimps
A coral grouper, Cephalopholis miniata, being cleaned by two cleaner shrimp. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Colony of sea squirts
A colony of sea squirts showing close up detail of the polyps. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Portrait of goby on sea whip
A portrait of a sea whip goby, Bryaninops yongei. Photographed off North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Large adult Napoleon wrasse in Maldives
A large adult napoleon wrasse, Cheilinus undulatus, swims infront of a shipwreck. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Goby on whip cora
A large whip goby, Bryaninops amplus, showing it on its host whip coral. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Boxer shrimp cleaning in mouth of eel
A banded boxer shrimp, Stenopus hispidus, in giant moray eels mouth. Although this looks risky, the eel knows not to eat the shrimp as it is important in keeping the eel clean and parasite free

Eye of a mapped pufferfish
Eye of a map pufferfish, Arothron mappa. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Detail of featherstar arm
Close up of the arm of a feather star or crinoid, Crinoidea sp. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Eye of a parrotfish
Eye of a redlip parrotfish, Scarus rubroviolaceus. Photographed whilst the fish was resting at night off North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Moray eel being cleaned by wrasse
A giant moray eel, Gymnothorax javanicus, with a cleaner wrasse feeding between its teeth. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Healthy reef scene with anemonefish
A healthy reef scene with endemic anemonefish at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

School of red soldierfish
School of immaculate soldierfish, Myripristis vittata. Photographed off North Ari Atoll, Maldives

School of bigeye fish
A school of bright red crescent-tail bigeye, Priacanthus hamrur, swimming over reef. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Scalefin anthias fish in Indonesia
A scalefin anthias, Pseudanthias squamipinnis, swiiming in open water. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Portrait of a scalefin anthias fish
Scalefin anthias, Pseudanthias squamipinnis, looking straight at the camera. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Colony of seasquirts
Colony of green urn sea squirts, Atriolum robustum. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Portrait of a freckled hawkfish, Paracirrhites forsteri. Photographed on reef at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Detail of fish scales
Close up of fish scales forming an abstract apttern. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Whip goby with eggs
A sea whip goby, Bryaninops yongei. Close up of the goby with eggs on a whip coral. Photographed off North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Marbled ray at night
A marble ray, Taeniura meyeni, swimming towards the camera during a night dive at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

School of longfin spadefish
Longfin Spadefish, Platax teira, Large school in open water, North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Portrait of Emperor angelfish
A portrait of a colourful emperor angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Mouth detail of anemone
Polyp detail of an anemone Tubastraea sp. showing mouth feeding at night. Photographed during night dive at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Pattern detail of fish scales
A close up of fish scale detail. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Portrait of a soldierfish, Myripristis Sp. showing large eyes used in low light conditions, such as caves where it can often be found. Photographed off North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Portrait of a toby fish
Head detail of a toby, Canthigaster sp. sat resting on the reef. Photographed off North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Portrait of a giant moray eel
Portrait of a giant moray, Gymnothorax javanicus. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Cleaner wrasse cleaning soldierfish
A bluestreak cleaner wrasse, Labroides dimidiatus, cleaning anal fin of squirrelfish. Photographed in North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Detail of coral polyp
A single coral polyp, Tubastraea Sp. Photographed feeding at night at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Anemonefish in anemone C015 / 3690
An anemonefish (Amphiprion sp.) poking out of a magnificent sea anemone. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Fish over a healthy coral reef
Scalefin anthias, Pseudanthias squamipinnis, and other reef fish over a healthy coral reef at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Profile view of scalefin anthias fish
Side view of a scalefin anthias, Pseudanthias squamipinnis. Photographed on reef at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

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"Exploring the Underwater Wonderland: North Ari Atoll" Dive into the mesmerizing depths of North Ari Atoll, where a world of marine marvels awaits. Witness the awe-inspiring presence of the mighty Titan Triggerfish as it gracefully glides through vibrant coral gardens. Be enchanted by the breathtaking sight of a massive school of fusiliers in their synchronized dance, creating an ethereal spectacle that seems straight out of a dream in this tropical paradise known as Maldives. Discover hidden secrets beneath towering table corals, where Whitetip Reef Sharks elegantly navigate their way through intricate formations. Marvel at nature's symbiotic relationships as you witness shrimps diligently cleaning Coral Groupers, ensuring their health and vitality. Immerse yourself in a sea filled with colorful wonders - colonies of Sea Squirts create stunning displays reminiscent of an underwater art gallery. Encounter yet another encounter with the magnificent Titan Triggerfish, showcasing its striking beauty against a backdrop of swaying sea whips. Behold the grandeur embodied by an adult Napoleon Wrasse; its majestic presence commands attention wherever it roams within these crystal-clear waters. Observe closely to catch glimpses of tiny Gobies perched delicately on whip corals, adding bursts of color to this already enchanting seascape. Witness nature's peculiar interactions unfold before your eyes - watch as Boxer Shrimp meticulously clean inside the mouth cavity of an eel, forming an unlikely partnership that showcases Mother Nature's ingenuity and adaptability. Finally, get lost in wonderment gazing into the captivating eye pattern adorning a Mapped Pufferfish – each intricate detail telling tales from deep below. North Ari Atoll is not just any destination; it is a gateway to unparalleled beauty and biodiversity that will leave you breathless. Dive into this aquatic haven and let your senses be captivated by its extraordinary inhabitants and spellbinding landscapes.