One of Kosrae's crowning jewels is her stunning fringing reef. The abundance of marine life and pristine hard corals make this a prime destination for divers throughout the world. Many of our best dive sites have mild currents and are good for novice divers. However, to help keep our pristine corals healthy, you'll need to have good buoyancy skills. This coral reef is unique in that novice divers can enjoy an easy diving experience, while their more experienced dive buddy will marvel at the sea life.
Shark Island
A great wall dive where the top of the reef sits at 40 to 70 feet. Potentially strong current on this dive makes this a dive for experienced divers, and may present challenges for underwater photographers. Common sightings include sharks, barracuda, eagle rays, napoleon wrasse, dog-tooth tunas, rainbow runners, turtles, as well as lots of tropical fish. This location is also home to many crinoids, lobsters and other invertebrates.
Walung Drop Off
A shear wall that often has fast currents. Resident schools of barracuda, large jacks and rainbow runners are often joined by spotted eagle rays, napoleon wrasse, turtles and other large pelagic animals. The reef top here is just as magical as the Coral Gardens. Look carefully under the coral heads, you may be rewarded with the sight of very enormous, very shy puffer. You may also see huge barracuda or napoleon wrasse being groomed in cleaning stations.
Walung Coral Gardens
Steep sloping walls. Over the edge of the wall you can spot sharks and the other large oceangoing creatures, but the magic on this dive is on the top of the reef at 40 - 60 feet. Marvelous collection of hard corals, tons of life: tropicals, shrimps, octopi... Little to no current makes this a great dive for photos. A good dive for novice divers.
Hiroshi Point
Easy beach entry makes this an excellent dive for all levels. World-class snorkeling spot as well as certification diving here. The top of the reef is covered with very large hard corals within 20 feet of the surface mixed with sandy patches. Large schools of big parrotfish, eagle rays, and many tropical fish. Also a great location for night dives. Macro Heaven.