Photo by Norm Vexler

Palau is home to over 700 species of corals and over 1300 species of fish. This is testament to the fact that the warm tropical waters of Palau have the most diverse marine life anywhere in Micronesia. There are more than 60 dive sites and 60 wrecks. Some of the dive sites we will visit are the world famous Blue Corner, Big Drop-Off, Yellow Wall, the Blue Holes. We will also visit Chandelier Cave, World War II wrecks, and a special treat, Devil Fish City, a dive site not on the usual schedule. The critters you will see range from manta rays, sharks, mandarin fish, Napoleon wrasse, and arranged just for us, the deep water nautilus. click here to learn more about Palau!

Sipadan Water Village sits on what is known as the Ligitan Reefs, a very extensive stretch bordering the Sulawesi Sea. It is dubbed a "Water Village" because it is built entirely on pilings, connected to the island of Mabul by a long pier.

Mabul is a small island, surrounded by sandy beaches, and notably known as one of the world’s best "muck-diving" sites. The reef is on the edge of a continental shelf, and the seabed surrounding the reef slopes out to 75 to 100 feet deep.click here to learn more about Borneo!

We are going back for Whale sharks, Mantas, Sea lions, and more. Hammerhead sharks. Morays, morays, morays. Jacks and barracudas schooling. Dolphins. Giant jawfish found nowhere else. 100+ vis. Bathtub warm water. Bright blue skies and calm blue seas. Exotic. Exciting. And just a two-hour flight from Los Angeles. click here to learn more about La Paz

Click here to see Evan's video of the little critters in La Paz
Click here to see Evan's video of Whale Skarks and bigger critters in La Paz