Palau
World’s highest density of tropical marine habitats, Micronesia’s most diverse coral fauna
Palau boasts an impressive list of over 400 hard coral and over 300 soft coral species, the most diverse coral fauna in Micronesia. Many snorkel sites offer easy and safe access to healthy coral gardens at depths of only 3-5 feet. And while coral reefs worldwide are declining due to global warming and ocean acidification, many of Palau’s reefs have been found to be naturally resilient to these forces due to unique environmental conditions.