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About this site
Polhena Reef lies just off Polhena beach near Matara, on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. It is a shallow, shore-accessible reef known locally for calm, sheltered water compared to much of the surrounding coastline, which makes it a popular spot for both snorkeling and diving. The reef reaches a maximum depth of around 10 metres and is rated a beginner site. Divers have also reported parrotfish here.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydasReported here · unconfirmed
Tawny Hermit CrabCoenobita rugosusReported here · unconfirmed
Leaping BlennyAlticus saliensReported here · unconfirmed
Spinner DolphinStenella longirostrisReported here · unconfirmed
ParrotfishParrotfishReported here · unconfirmed
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