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Baa Atoll: a deep dive into its 75 islands
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with 75 islands and one of the planet's densest manta populations.
Editor User 07 Apr 2026
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Baa was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2011. Its mix of deep channels, coral pinnacles, and current-fed bays creates a feeding ground for reef mantas, whale sharks, and a population of resident eagle rays.
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