Bangaram Atoll — Bangaram

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Overview

Bangaram Atoll, an uninhabited jewel in Lakshadweep, India, offers a pristine underwater experience with vibrant coral reefs surrounding a shallow lagoon. Divers can explore healthy reef systems teeming with diverse marine life, including various reef fish, turtles, and rays. The atoll's clear waters and untouched environment provide an intimate encounter with nature.

Briefing note

All visitors to Lakshadweep require an entry permit from the Lakshadweep Administration. Foreign nationals also need additional clearances. Ensure all permits are secured well in advance of travel.

What you'll see

3 species curated

Green Sea Turtle
year-round
Peak: Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May
Whitetip Reef Shark
year-round
Peak: Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May
Manta Ray
seasonal
Vulnerable· population decreasing· assessed 2019
Peak: Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr

Sightings evidence

3 records on file

Green Sea Turtle
high confidence
Last confirmed
May 2024
Recent records
30 within 25 km
Cluster months
Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Whitetip Reef Shark
high confidence
Last confirmed
May 2024
Recent records
20 within 25 km
Cluster months
Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Manta Ray
medium confidence
Last confirmed
May 2024
Recent records
15 within 25 km
Cluster months
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

Sources & methodology

How we summarise this

We aggregate confirmed occurrence records from GBIF and OBIS within a fixed radius of each dive site. Occurrence records confirm presence and reveal seasonality clustering, but they DO NOT measure per-dive probability — there is no eligible-effort denominator. We deliberately do not publish a numeric '% chance of sighting' from this data.

Sources

Global Biodiversity Information Facility — GBIF Secretariat
Ocean Biodiversity Information System — IOC-UNESCO
OBIS-SEAMAP — Duke University Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab / OBIS
iNaturalist — California Academy of Sciences & National Geographic Society
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species — International Union for Conservation of Nature
WoRMS — World Register of Marine Species — Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)
FishBase — FishBase Consortium
Atlas of Living Australia — CSIRO / GBIF Australia
REEF Volunteer Fish Survey — Reef Environmental Education Foundation

Conditions

Month	Water	Visibility	Current
Jan	27–29 °C	20–25 m	mild
Feb	27–29 °C	20–25 m	mild
Mar	28–30 °C	20–25 m	mild
Apr	28–30 °C	20–25 m	mild
May	28–30 °C	15–20 m	moderate
Jun	27–29 °C	15–20 m	moderate
Jul	26–28 °C	15–20 m	moderate
Aug	26–28 °C	15–20 m	moderate
Sep	26–28 °C	15–20 m	moderate
Oct	27–29 °C	15–20 m	mild
Nov	27–29 °C	20–25 m	mild
Dec	27–29 °C	20–25 m	mild

Season calendar

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Peak season highlighted · current month outlined

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