Kuramathi

Kuramathi at  long is the largest of six islands that belong to the small natural atoll, located a few miles off NE Ari Atoll, known as Karaa, Thoddoo, or Thoddoo Atoll, which administratively belongs to Alif Alif Atoll.

Geography 
Geographically, the island is located approximately  south west of the capital island Malé and can be reached by a 20-minute sea plane flight or a 90-minute boat transfer.  There is a sandbank on the west of the island which is only visible when the tide is low.

Ecology 

Since January 2000, Kuramathi has had a biological station where guests can obtain information about the local marine environment.

The following marine life can be encountered in Kuramathi: angelfish; butterflyfish; corals; hawkfish; manta rays; Moorish idols; moray eels; parrotfish; Portuguese man o' wars; rays; sea turtles; sharks; surgeonfish; sweetlips; triggerfish; unicornfish; Sunfish

External links 
Official resort site

Category:Islands of the Maldives