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Underwater at Embudhoo Canyon

Embudhoo Canyon

South Male Atoll · Maldives

Embudhoo Canyon is a spectacular underwater gorge where fissures and overhangs create a labyrinth of passages draped in vibrant soft corals, sea fans, and black corals. The resident population of nurse sharks rests in the sandy gullies at the canyon base, while the overhead zone hosts Oriental sweetlips and giant moray eels. Strong incoming currents funnel reef manta rays through the canyon entrance on flood tides, creating exhilarating encounters.

Conditions

Depth

8 to 30 m

Open water and up

Current

Often strong

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

8 to 15 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

27 to 31°C

3mm wetsuit

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Gear

  • Basic kit

    • Mask and fins
    • BCD and regulator
    • 3mm full wetsuit · warm water
    • Dive computer