Dive in Pohnpei

    Mwand Wall & Pass (nr.1) Pohnpei, Micronesia

    This stunning dive features a wealth of corals. Branching Green Tubastrea Coral Trees compete with Red Whip Coral and multi-hued soft coral trees. Crinoids decorate the beautiful gorgonians found below 100 feet. Divers can also see large fish such as Napoleon Wrasses and schooling fusiliers, as well…

    Areu Wall (nr.2) Pohnpei, Micronesia

    This inner lagoon dive features encrusting sponges, tunicates, hard coral and a wealth of tropical reef fish. At depth the wall is studded with black coral trees, large gorgonian fans and soft coral trees.

    Joy Island (nr.3) Pohnpei, Micronesia

    The island offers several good spots along its east and northeast shores that are frequented by Green Sea Turtles, Eagle Rays, reef sharks, Dog-tooth Tuna and barracuda. The area also offers excellent snorkeling with shallow coral gardens.

    Rainbow Island (Nr.4) Pohnpei, Micronesia

    Decorated with hard and soft corals and a variety of sponges, this area features both steep drop-offs and sloping walls. There is a good chance that you'll see schooling jacks, turtles, King Mackerels or rainbow runners. Vast schools of parrotfish, unicornfish and surgeonfish are also occasionally…

    Kehpara Island (nr.5) Pohnpei, Micronesia

    A variety of underwater terrain surrounds Kehpara, including a channel for drift diving and a wall with Golden Sea Fans, anemones and sponges. Sightings of Silvertip Sharks are not uncommon, along with patrolling Blacktip and Whitetip Reef Sharks. Macro photographers will find a wealth of…

    Poahloang Pass (Nr.6) Pohnpei, Micronesia

    The sloping inner reef is punctuated with cracks and crevices. Look for mollusks, crustaceans and moray eels. The healthy upper reef is home to anemones, sea turtles, Sweetlips, and several species of snapper.

    Palikir Pass (nr.7) Pohnpei, Micronesia

    With an ever-present school of 30 to more than 100 Gray Reef Sharks, this passage dive is considered one of the most active and exciting. Just outside the entrance of the channel is a deep reef at about 120 feet and is the best area to observe the sharks.

    Palikir Wall (nr.8) Pohnpei, Micronesia

    Drift along the outer barrier wall into the channel and along the wall you'll find shell-life such as shiny cowries, Triton's trumpets, giant clams and augers. A giant coral head marks the entrance into the channel. This is a popular area for nesting triggerfish and resting Whitetips. Soft coral…