The “washing machine current” is mostly present within the atolls of the Maldives
For scuba diving beginners, this is one thing that must not be panicked on
Diving around the atolls of the Maldives is simply blissful. However, there is this phenomenon called the “washing machine current“, wherein the underwater current tends to swirl like the water in the washing machine, caused by an interruption of local currents and whirpools that could drift an inexperienced diver off the reef. These currents could be avoided. If you are ever taken by these currents, be sure not to panic – as for the number one rule in scuba diving. Do not stress yourselves when taken by these since they are not really dangerous as they sound. Once you drift off the reef, you could just simply return to the surface and swim back to the boat, since these currents are only present underwater. You could also use a negative buoyancy entry to get past the heaviest surface currents to regroup in mid-water and start your dive. As with most atolls, expect high-speed drift diving on the outside of the outer reefs and relaxed coral diving on the inside of the lagoons. Oftenly, there is also a cold thermocline once you reach the deep waters of the Maldives so, you must also dress appropriately.
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