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Get Hooked on Blue Corner
Published by Kristin Cowles, Editor-in-Chief
Country: Palau 
The Experience
Palau is a divers dream, with its fringing coral reefs and burgeoning marine life it's hard to beat. In a time where our oceans are being devastated beyond belief, Palau has managed to maintain some sanctity, and in 2009 with the help of pioneering dive shop Fish'n Fins, declared its waters a Shark Sanctuary. Thanks to this, people who make the trek to Palau can enjoy an increasingly rare treat - sharks and other large fish that have been overfished in other areas of the world. Although you can see sharks on almost any dive here, perhaps the best place to spot these and other large pelagics is diving Blue Corner.
Blue Corner is Palau's most famous dive site, and is continually in the running for the single best dive site in the world. Here at this current charged corner divers flock by the boat load to take in the high concentration of large marine life. Below the surface, a wild spectacle awaits. Drawn by the sharp change in current and depth, a Blue Corner dive parades a seemingly endless scene of sharks, tuna, barracuda and wrasse. Searching for a dive spot that flaunts these increasingly rare species on a more impressive stage may take a lifetime.
Blue Corner was first discovered by Francis Toribiong, Fish 'n Fins founder, just east of the Blue Holes dive site. Although it can be a difficult dive depending on the currents, it's one that you'll remember for the rest of your life.
Diving Blue Corner essentially allows divers to pull up a seat and watch the show, by floating at the edge of the drop off suspended by a reef hook in the current. Your dive guide will help position each diver in a straight line so as to not disrupt the path of the sharks patrolling in front. After you've had your fill of the 10 - 20 large sharks that zoom by you, unhook and glide across the reef plateau through huge schools of bumphead parrotfish, jacks, barracuda, and the occasional wandering napoleon wrasse. And this is just your typical day diving Blue Corner. As if that weren't lucky enough, every now and then you may also see a hammerhead, whale shark, manta, marlin, sailfish or whale. Diving a place as extraordinary as Blue Corner will make you grow in awe and appreciation for its amazing sea life.
Blue Corner is Palau's most famous dive site, and is continually in the running for the single best dive site in the world. Here at this current charged corner divers flock by the boat load to take in the high concentration of large marine life. Below the surface, a wild spectacle awaits. Drawn by the sharp change in current and depth, a Blue Corner dive parades a seemingly endless scene of sharks, tuna, barracuda and wrasse. Searching for a dive spot that flaunts these increasingly rare species on a more impressive stage may take a lifetime.
Blue Corner was first discovered by Francis Toribiong, Fish 'n Fins founder, just east of the Blue Holes dive site. Although it can be a difficult dive depending on the currents, it's one that you'll remember for the rest of your life.
Diving Blue Corner essentially allows divers to pull up a seat and watch the show, by floating at the edge of the drop off suspended by a reef hook in the current. Your dive guide will help position each diver in a straight line so as to not disrupt the path of the sharks patrolling in front. After you've had your fill of the 10 - 20 large sharks that zoom by you, unhook and glide across the reef plateau through huge schools of bumphead parrotfish, jacks, barracuda, and the occasional wandering napoleon wrasse. And this is just your typical day diving Blue Corner. As if that weren't lucky enough, every now and then you may also see a hammerhead, whale shark, manta, marlin, sailfish or whale. Diving a place as extraordinary as Blue Corner will make you grow in awe and appreciation for its amazing sea life.
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When to Go to Blue Corner
Although diving Blue Corner can be enjoyed year round, the best time of year for Palau diving is considered to be November through May, due to a decreased chance of rain.
Palau, known locally as Belau, is most easily reached by air via Guam or the Philippines. Most accommodations and facilities are found on the island of Koror and dive sites are within an hour by speed boat.
Palau, known locally as Belau, is most easily reached by air via Guam or the Philippines. Most accommodations and facilities are found on the island of Koror and dive sites are within an hour by speed boat.
Odds n' Ends
Fish 'n Fins is the leading dive shop in Palau, not just for their knowledgeable, and hawk eyed guides, but also for being the leading force in much of the work being done on shark conservation. They are a helpful dive shop not only to you, but to the sharks once your gone. To explore Palau's dive sites to their fullest, Fish 'n Fins also offers two liveaboard vessels Ocean Hunter 1 and Ocean Hunter 3. Liveaboards are a good option to make the most of Palau's diving, allowing you to dive up to 5 times daily from the comfort of your own luxury boat.
Want a Guide?
- Fish'n Fins - Fishnfins.com
- Established in 1972, Fish'n Fins is Palau's leading dive and tour center.
- Ocean Hunter Liveaboard - OceanHunter.com
- Ocean Hunter 1 and 3 are Palau's most luxurious liveaboard vessels. Enjoy up to 5 dives a day or night, gourmet food and flexible itinerary.
Recommended Places to Stay
- Palau Rose Garden Resort
- With 20 custom built air conditioned cottages that are ideally situated on top of the hill, the private balcony offers breathtaking views overlooking the whole city of Koror and Babeldaob.
- Landmark Marina
- Landmark Marina and dock side restaurant opened on May 27, 2007 located in a beautiful Lagoon at the southwest corner of Koror Island.
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