The Grandeur of Kosrae’s Diving Sites

Diving in Kosrae is virtually unlimited as it has around fifty dive sites. Each of the site has a buoy where boats can set their anchors without causing damage to the reefs. Some of the sites are as follows:

The Blue Hole is a very accessible site as it is located just in front of the Kosrae Nautilus Resort. It is an easy dive where divers can spot schools of angelfish, chromis, and baitfish.

Another dive site in front of a resort is the Village Reef. Situated directly in front of the Kosrae Village Resort, one can find anthias, large groupers, angelfish, and butterfly fish swirling about the large staghorn corals. Even non-divers can have some of the action as snorkeling is possible on calm days.

The Malem Reefs are home to a bountiful garden of corals that provide shelter to fish, anthias, flatworms, damsels, and nudibranch.

When diving in Kosrae be sure to drop by the Hiroshi Point. This dive site features a sloping wall where hard coral and soft coral trees thrive, providing a home for fish, moray eels, anemones, and stingrays.

Wreck enthusiasts and lovers of pirate lore will also be delighted in the Bully Hayes Wreck when diving in Kosrae. This site is where the ship of pirate Bully Hayes, the Lenora, sank in 1874. Now, fishes and turtles call this ship home.

For some marine life excitement, a dive in Shark Island is a must. In this site, an encounter with sharks, eagle rays, barracudas, and rainbow runners are a common occurrence.

The Mystery of Yap

The island of yap is said to be the most intriguing state in the Federated States of Micronesia. Called the “Land of the Stone Money”, the people of the island managed to hold on to their age-old traditions all throughout the years due to its location. They were relatively unaffected by the Spanish, German, and Japanese occupations from the 1500s to the 1940s which altered the lives of the other Micronesian islands. Even now, its location means that it is off the main tourist route and only a few visitors go here.

Traditional life and occupations dominate the lifestyle of the locals in the island of yap. Sailing, fishing, and weaving are just some of the traditions that still dominate their daily lives. The women still wear grass skirts, while the men still don the thu’us, a type of loincloth. The people are especially proud of their dance tradition. Raucous, well orchestrated, and colorful, it is through these dances that the men and women of Yap pass down their legends and express themselves.

Even if these people are a bit shy, they don’t mind having visitors as long as they are respectful and courteous of their lifestyle. They welcome friendly visitors who wish to learn more about their life by letting them take part in tasks such as launching a canoe or weaving a basket.

There are a lot of things to do for those who take the chance and visit the island of yap. Diving, fishing, swimming and hiking are just some of the things travelers will enjoy here.