downcurrent

Underwater Vortex from Hell? Socorro Island This video was sent to me by a channel viewer for feedback. Divers stuck and struggling in an underwater vortex. If this video is genuine, I’ve never seen a more hellish underwater current pattern. The whole event takes place off the west coast of...

Avoiding and Escaping Scuba Down Currents A down current is exactly what it sounds like, kind of like a rip current turned downward. They are common when multiple currents collide, and around pinnacles and underwater "cliffs". This video explores some ways to avoid and escape from a scuba...