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Micronesia is
a Greek word meaning "tiny islands" and refers to the two thousand
islands scattered across more than three million square miles of ocean
between Hawaii and The Philippines, some of which are so small they
rarely appear on world maps.
Many of the
islands are the summits of huge, underwater mountains, or rims of sunken
volcano craters peaking through the water’s surface, forming tropical
lagoons that can be ideal for snorkeling. This is truly the pristine and
untouched Pacific.
The eight main
island groups that form Micronesia include: Guam, The Republic of Palau
(Belau), The Marianas, Pohnpei, Yap, Truk (Chuuk), The Marshall Islands
and Kosrae. While each island group offers a unique snorkeling
experience, some areas are not to miss, including Palau's Rock Islands
(one of the world’s seven underwater wonders, with four times the number
of corals as the Caribbean); Jellyfish Lake, also in Palau, to snorkel
among millions of stingless jellyfish; and Yap, home of the Giant Manta
Ray.
Depending on
interests, skill level, and budget there’s truly a Micronesia snorkeling
adventure right for anyone. Chose an area…and explore. |
