The new dive sites notified by the Maldives Tourism board are the following

Laamu Atoll

Isclhoo Corner: 730 35' 15"E, 02' 08' 00"N from this point of a radius of 2 km area
Maibaadhoo North Sea: 73" 32' 00"E, 02' 02' 15"N from this point of a radius of 1 km area
Maibaadhoo South Sea: 73o 32' 00"E, 02o 01' 15"N from this point of a radius of 1 km area

Gaafu Alif Atoll

Villingili Sea: 73' 12' 00"E, 00' 52' 00"N from this point of a radius of 1 km area.
Nilandhu Sea: 730 27' 30"E, 00" 38' 00"N from this point of a radius of 1 km area
Maamendhoo Sea: 73' 26' 30"E, 00' 43' 30"N from this point of a radius of 1 km area

Fuvahmulaku Atoll

Fuvahmulaku North Western Corner: 73' 24' 00"E, 00' 17'00"S from this point of a radius of I km area

Important Diving Spots

Lion Head

Lion's Head, situated in a channel can be said to be a protected marine park. This deep wall reef, with its many projections, creates the perfect diving environment. A large variety of fish varying from small bassets and fusiliers to the larger pelagic species such as sharks, turtles, tunas and more can be seen at this diving site. Beautiful nudibranchs and lovely hard and soft corals cover the reef.

Location: Southern end of North Male Atoll.
Best Time to Dive: When the wind comes from the north preventing a large swell
Average Visibility: 20 - 25 meters but may reach up to 48 meters
Depth of Reef: Minimum 15 -20 meters, Maximum 30 meters
Type of Dive: Wall Drift Dive

Kuda Haa

Rising from 35 meters below the sea, Kudu is a protected marine sanctuary covered in sponges and corals. Sharks hover in the shallow areas and blue stripped snappers roam the deep. The fusiliers and butterfly fish can be seen swimming all over. Also, seen on a dive are the moray eels, leaf fish, cleaner shrimp and the rare scorpion

Location: Southern western side North Male Atoll
Best Time to Dive: Whenever you want
Average Visibility: 20 - 25 meters
Depth of Reef: 5 - 35 meters
Type of Dive: Thila Dive