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Palau preserves its nature and biodiversity for locals and visitors alike

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The Republic of Palau, a tropical archipelago in the Western Pacific, is known for its incomparable island landscape, pristine dive sites and world famous wonders of nature such as the limestone Rock Islands. Some of the larger islands have brackish water lakes – the most famous is probably the surreal “Jellyfish Lake” on the island of Eil Malk. On others of the mushroom islands, there are remains of the famous stone money, which made the island of Yap, 500 kilometers away, popular. While 70 percent of Palau’s population lives on the main island Koror, the entire island state consist of more than 300 islands, many of them are completely uninhabited.

Due to its unique geography, the Palauans realized early on how much they benefit from a healthy flora and fauna. Nature conservation is a living tradition, maintaining a balance with the sea was and is essential for the wellbeing of the island population. The local custom “Bul” is an example for this; the ancient practice of temporary closing certain areas for fishing so that marine life can recover. In view of this, it no longer seems surprising that the democratic island state declared its territorial waters the world’s first shark sanctuary in 2009. In 2010, the protection was extended to all marine mammals, in 2014 commercial fishing was banned within the Palau sea area – the National Marine Reserve was established.

Both visitors and locals highly benefit from this. Palau’s underwater world has always been vibrant with life, which led the discoverer and diving pioneer Jacques Cousteau to say that Palau is one of the best diving areas of the world. He is right; pelagic encounters happen every day, water temperatures are pleasant and the visibility is good. Well over 1.000 species of fish of all sizes can be observed not only by divers but also by all those exploring the waters of the Rock Island swimming and snorkeling.

On the water, kayak tours and sailing cruises up to several days can be enjoyed. On land, there are museums with different themes, a Coral Reef Center, land excursions along the traces of World War II and guided tours to places of still living traditions. Or, one simply enjoys the everyday island life, because Palau is authentic, a living organism with pubs, live concerts, sports events and charming people.

A true paradise at the other side of the world.

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Photo credit: © Judith Hoppe


Palau will be featured in the next issue (Spring 2020) of Dive Travel Adventures magazine!

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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire

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Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.

Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.

Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:

  • 12 April
  • 5 July,
  • 20 September
  • 29 November

Partnership with Casita Palma

If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.

Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.

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In a video created exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman visits SOMABAY in the Egyptian Red Sea to experience the diving on offer there.

Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.

Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit  www.thebreakers-somabay.com.

Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.

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