Maldives diving tragedy may have been caused by ‘sand wall illusion’ as expert explains

Maldives is not a destination for cave divers, but that it is full of unique plant life and fish that could have drawn the group in.

“This is probably why it attracted the attention of divers, including scientists, biologists, and researchers,” he told CNN. “The cave has its own flora and fauna that you will not see outside the cave.”