| Micronesia has the best scuba diving sights in the | | | | calm waters and the top dive sites. Some of the top |
| world. Scattered across the azure waters of the | | | | sites include the Great Wall at Ngemelis, Blue Corner, |
| Pacific Ocean are approximately 2,000 islands that | | | | and the walls around the tip of Peleliu. |
| make up the countries of the Federated States of | | | | Truk - Truk is home to some of the best wreck |
| Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Kiribati; and Palau. This | | | | scuba diving to be had anywhere in the world. |
| region, otherwise collectively known as Micronesia, is | | | | Scattered over the 40 mile diameter of Truk's |
| nearly 6,000 miles from Los Angeles. | | | | tropical lagoon are nearly 70 ships and numerous |
| The best time to dive in Micronesia is during the dry | | | | aircraft belonging to Japan. These crafts were sunk |
| season which runs from December through April. | | | | during US Naval air attacks against Japan during |
| During this time, the waters are crystal clear and | | | | WWII. Today, they are draped with stunning corals |
| visibility is at its greatest. But with the sheer variety | | | | and provide habitat for abundant marine life. |
| of scuba diving sites that can be found in Micronesia, | | | | Yap - Yap is extremely pure. In fact, no clubs or |
| diving year round is possible if you know where the | | | | hotels mar the ocean front of this unique, primitive |
| best spots are. | | | | island. Here, bare-breasted women and men in |
| Some of the top scuba diving sites in Micronesia can | | | | loincloths give the island the traditional feel that it's |
| be found in Palau, Truk, Yap, the Marshall Islands, and | | | | famous for. While there may not be many amenities, |
| Kosrae. Many of these islands are very primitive and | | | | scuba diving in Yap is an unforgettable experience. |
| untouched by modern civilization. This guarantees a | | | | This is one of the best locations in the world to spot |
| unique diving and cultural experience that can be | | | | the Manta Ray, and for this reason, researchers |
| matched by no other. Here is a brief overview of | | | | often visit the area. |
| some of the top scuba diving destinations of | | | | In addition to these sites, there are scores and |
| Micronesia: | | | | scores of other great scuba diving sites to be found |
| Palau - The biodiversity associated with the marine | | | | in Micronesia. Be forewarned, though, some of them |
| life in the waters of Palau is among the greatest in | | | | are remote and require long boat rides to reach. Also |
| the world. But if you want to dive Palau, you better | | | | be careful about where you stay in Micronesia. |
| be prepared to take a lengthy boat trip. Some of the | | | | Primitive living conditions enjoyed by natives on the |
| best scuba diving sites in Palau can only be reached | | | | smaller island groups might not be suited to your |
| by weaving through magnificent rock islands to reach | | | | lifestyle. |