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Gadhoo Corner

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# Gadhoo Corner

Dive Conditions

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Depth
15m – 40m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

Gadhoo Corner is a premier diving destination located in Laamu Atoll, Maldives, offering thrilling underwater experiences in the Indian Ocean. This dynamic site features a dramatic coral-covered corner where powerful currents create an exhilarating drift dive suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

Divers encounter vibrant coral formations, including colorful soft and hard corals adorning the reef structure. The site’s strong currents attract large pelagic species, with frequent sightings of reef sharks, trevally, and barracuda schools. Smaller marine life includes angelfish, butterflyfish, and various reef dwellers navigating the intricate coral ecosystem.

Depths typically range from 15 to 40 meters, with the main attraction concentrated around 25-35 meters. The challenging current conditions and depth requirement make this site best suited for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving and strong water movement.

Best visited during season when currents are optimal, Gadhoo Corner delivers spectacular encounters with both pelagic and reef-dwelling marine life, making it a must-visit dive site in Laamu Atoll.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Moorish Idol — seen at this dive site
Moorish Idol Zanclus cornutus missnarjess
Black-finned Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Black-finned Triggerfish Melichthys indicus lawrence31833
Sidespot Goatfish — seen at this dive site
Sidespot Goatfish Parupeneus pleurostigma aslam95203
Valenciennea schlieweni — seen at this dive site
Valenciennea schlieweni Valenciennea schlieweni aslam95203
Ridged Egg Cowry — seen at this dive site
Ridged Egg Cowry Diminovula culmen shahashim
Kops' Tongue Sole — seen at this dive site
Kops' Tongue Sole Cynoglossus kopsii shahashim

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 15 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Strong
GPS 1.8159°, 73.4285°