Earth:Vaadhoo Caves
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Short description: Group of underwater caverns on Vaadhoo Island in the Maldives
| Vaadhoo Caves | |
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| Location | South Malé Atoll,  Maldives |
| Depth | 7–30 m (23–98 ft) |
| Discovery | Natural Formation |
| Geology | Coral reef |
| Entrances | Multiple |
| Difficulty | Recreational diving (PADI Intermediate) |
Vaadhoo Caves are a group of underwater caverns located on the northwest outer reef of Vaadhoo Island in the South Malé Atoll, Maldives.[1][2][3][4] The site is situated along the reef wall of Vaadhoo Kandu and comprises a series of small caves,[5][6] overhangs,[7] and a primary cavity with an entrance depth ranging from approximately 7 to 25 meters.[8][9] A larger overhang is present at around 30 meters, and a narrow passage with a swim-through is located between 16 and 24 meters.[10][11]
References
- ↑ "Diving in South Malé Atoll - Maldives Magazine" (in en). https://maldives-magazine.com/diving/south-male-atoll.htm.
- ↑ "SIGS Expedition 2024 Explores Iconic Dive Sites in South Malé Atoll with Ocean Warriors and SSI" (in en-US). https://www.sigsmaldives.org/sigs-expedition.
- ↑ "South Malé Atoll - Maafushi - Dive Location Information". https://www.freedomdive.com/en/dive_location/maafushi.
- ↑ Roveta, C.; Bavestrello, G.; Montefalcone, M.; Pica, D.; Puce, S. (2019-01-01). "Asymmetrical distribution of Distichopora violacea (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa) in four Maldivian atolls". The European Zoological Journal 86 (1): 9–19. doi:10.1080/24750263.2018.1551943. https://doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2018.1551943.
- ↑ "Maldives Dive Directory — Malé Atoll (North and South)" (in en-US). 2022-07-06. https://www.uw360.asia/maldives-dive-directory-male-atoll-north-and-south/.
- ↑ "Maldives islands: the most beautiful atoll". https://www.costacruises.co.uk/costa-club/magazine/islands/maldives-island.html.
- ↑ "Asia Dive Site | Maldives dive sites :: South Male Atoll". https://www.asiadivesite.com/maldives-dive-sites/south-male-atoll.php.
- ↑ Xu, Mingzhu. supp1-3204185.pdf. doi:10.1109/tgrs.2022.3204185/mm1. https://doi.org/10.1109/tgrs.2022.3204185/mm1. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ↑ "DIVE EXCURSIONS – Ozen Reserve Bolifushi" (in en-US). https://bolifushi.bestdivesmaldives.com/dive-excursions/.
- ↑ mia (2019-01-03). "Diving South Malé Atoll – The Vaadhoo Region" (in en-US). https://www.themaldivesexpert.com/3131/diving-south-male-atoll-the-vaadhoo-region/.
- ↑ "Vaadhoo Caves Diving in South Male Atoll". https://divescover.com/dive-site/vaadhoo-caves/40418.
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