400 miles of limestone coral reefs lifted above sea level and undercut by ocean currents which over time, have notched the bases so that from the air they look like giant green mushrooms, the Republic of Palau is truly nature at her most majestic.This is without doubt the most famous Scuba diving site around Palau and the one that everyone wants to visit. Depths and currents, however, will not make it suitable for everyone.
The reef extends far out into the Pacific at an average depth of only 10m. There are vertical walls on either side that drop to a ledge at 15m and then away into the depths. What makes this site so interesting is the variety of marine life that is attracted here by the currents. When conditions are right, particularly if the current runs from the east and there is an upwelling from below, the sights can be truely spectacular for any Scuba diver.
Palau is rated as one of the world's best Scuba diving destinations by scuba divers. It has unspoiled reefs,caves, and walls with the most amazing array of marine life you can ever imagine.Its three ocean currents bring in plenty of whitetip and grey reef sharks, barracuda, jacks, rays, tuna, snapper, wrasse and bass. A myriad of smaller reef fish inhabit the area as well.
The opportunities for photography are excellent, but keeping oneself still in the current was virtually impossible until dive operators "invented" the reef hook. This allows a Scuba diver to attach their self to the coral - without causing damage to it - and keep both hands free to record the wonders around you.
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