Blue Corner
Blue Corner is a section of Palau's barrier reef in the south-east of Koror, close to Ngerukewid and German Channel. Its triangular shape, with step walls on the Pacific Ocean sides, resembles a submerged peninsula. In the north part of the Blue Corner, there is a large underwater cavern called Blue Holes. Due to a high variety of corals and wildlife in the area, the Blue Corner is a popular recreational dive site.[1] It is variously called "the most requested dive in Palau"[2] and "one of the most action-packed scuba dive sites in the world."[3]
| Blue Corner | |
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 Aerial view of Blue Corner | |
| Location | Koror, Palau |
| Nearest land | Ngemelis Island, Rock Islands |
| Coordinates | 7°08′01″N 134°13′13″E |
| Dive type | Open-water |
| Depth range | 25 to 100 ft (7.6 to 30.5 m) |
| Average visibility | Incoming tide: 90 ft (27 m) Outgoing tide: 45 to 60 ft (14 to 18 m) |
| Entry type | Boat |
| Bottom composition | Coral |
| Nearby sites | Blue Holes, Clarence Wall |
See also
References
- Rock, Tim (2000). Lonely Planet Palau: Diving & Snorkeling. Pisces Books. p. 144. ISBN 1864500190.
- "Blue Corner". www.underwatercolours.com. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- Lubba, Chris (30 October 2018). "Watch Why Blue Corner is The best Dive Site in Palau". palaudiveadventures.com. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
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