Far from the resort zones and deep within the calm seas of the northern Maldives lies a breathtaking natural secret.
This is the vibrant coral garden in the lagoon of Vaikaradhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, a living marine wonder long overlooked by tourists and photographers.
The youth of Vaikaradhoo recently brought this extraordinary ecosystem to national attention after videos from the lagoon went viral on social media. The footage, which astonished thousands, sparked debate over whether the scenes were truly filmed on an inhabited Maldivian island.
Some questioned whether the images were artificially generated, given their vivid colours and dream-like beauty.
Before watching the video, set aside every image you have of ordinary coral reefs. A young man who frequently dives in the lagoon surrounding Vaikaradhoo and has witnessed its beauty firsthand describes the Vaikaradhoo Coral Garden as a dense, thriving marine habitat beneath crystal clear waters.
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“The Vaikaradhoo Coral Garden is not just a reef; it is a jungle with many paths. The size and vitality of the coral colony surrounding Vaikaradhoo show the clarity and richness of the marine environment in that area. It is still a living ecosystem. It is a hopeful sight that shows the good condition needed for marine life to flourish,” he said.
A video shared on social media a few days ago by Mohamed Hassan, a youth from Vaikaradhoo, has already reached about one hundred thousand views on Facebook alone. The footage reveals corals spread across an extensive area, their branches glowing in the sunlight. Viewers were stunned to see the corals completely undamaged, remarkably dense, and visibly healthy. Adding to the beauty, schools of fish glide through the natural pathways formed between the corals.
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