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Blue hole

Blue Holes (Palau)

Ngemelis, Palau

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Four holes in the reef top that lead into a large cavern, which opens onto a reef wall.

40 m
35 mRecreational limit

Bathymetry and profile

Openings at 1-2 m fall to a cavern floor at about 35 m. A large window opens onto the Blue Corner wall.

Dashed line: 40 m recreational diving limit

Features

  • Four light shafts
  • Next to Blue Corner
  • Strong currents outside

Specific fauna

  • Grey reef sharks
  • Napoleon wrasse
  • Soft corals
  • Barracuda
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