The Real Deal - Palau

Tim Rock · Issue 23, Mar/Apr 2005 · pp. 37–42

Products mentioned: Nikon D100, Aquatica housing, Nikkor 10mm fisheye lens, Nikkor 17-35mm zoom lens, 24-120mm lens, Ikelite DS125 strobes, polarizer filter

The Real Deal - Palau by Tim Rock Stretching more than 100 miles from tip to tip, Palau is called one of the worldʼs seven underwater wonders. This rich archipelago in the southern part of the northwest Pacific Ocean has become known as a diving haven that attracts scuba buffs from all over the world. The anchor of a geographic region called Micronesia, it is part of a rich triangle that includes the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Palau in one of the most diverse undersea places on Earth. The coral reefs, deep dropoffs, sheer walls, enclosed marine lakes, wartime shipwrecks and a plethora of other marine attractions make this a place that any skill level of diver can enjoy. Palau has both land-based diving and live aboard. The live aboard scene is for the hardcore who want to dive, dive, dive in the south at the walls and coral gardens. The land-based people get two to three dives dai…