cloudfront.masterliveaboards.com · Operator Itinerary
Describes changeable currents and countercurrents on the exposed northeastern tip of North Atoll creating a temporary washing-machine-like vortex.
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Washing Machine
Washing Machine is a Tubbataha current site with changeable flow and sharks.
ScubaIntermediate
PinnacleReef
Exposed North Atoll drift with changeable currents, good visibility, and dense shark-and-fish traffic.
About Washing Machine
Washing Machine is an exposed North Atoll drift site in Tubbataha where currents can swirl, reverse, and converge over a sloping reef and channel. The site is known for fast-moving water, clear-visibility windows, and a strong chance of grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, turtles, and schooling tropical fish. It suits experienced divers who are comfortable with shifting flow and a more demanding run.
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Research Estimate At Washing Machine
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VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
Current StrengthVery strong current
Where Is Washing Machine?
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Safety & Access At Washing Machine
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Key Hazards
Overhead environmentDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Swim-throughs add overhead risk; appropriate training and buoyancy control are important. Sharks may be present.
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Scuba
Characterized by canyons and swim-throughs that make it a varied scuba dive.
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Avg. Visibility18m
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Research Sources
ecooceanescapes.com · Guide Article
Notes strong currents that can change direction mid-dive and highlights grey reef sharks plus tropical reef fish around Washing Machine.
www.puertoparrot.com · Dive Directory
Describes unpredictable currents that can change direction mid-dive, an exposed northeastern edge, strong visibility, grey reef sharks, turtles, whale sharks, and table coral.
www.thediveglobe.com · Dive Directory
Lists 10 to 25 metre visibility, boat access, advanced difficulty, strong currents, a sloping reef and channel, and grey reef / whitetip reef sharks.
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