Pohnpei · Micronesia · Wall
Areu Wall
Sea fan wall with white-tip reef sharks and barracuda
Area photo: Zykasaa · CC BY-SA 4.0
Areu Wall is a wall dive on Pohnpei's east side with a depth range from 2 m to 34 m, best at 6 to 18 m on an incoming tide. Sea fans and sea whips grow on the wall, and white-tip reef sharks and barracuda are found here.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Pohnpei and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The wall is best at 6 to 18 m on an incoming tide, with sea fans at 18 to 24 m and sea whips along the face. White-tip reef sharks and barracuda are found here, and the wall continues down to 34 m below the shallower part of the dive.
Marine life and season
- Reef sharks
- Barracuda
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good |
Season follows Pohnpei: Diving runs year-round; the relatively drier Dec-Apr months give the clearest water, while near-constant rain the rest of the year can reduce inshore visibility.
Know before you go
- Currents can be strong at times along the wall.
Dive videos
How we dive...Pohnpei Dive Sites: Areu Wall · Random Adventure & Interest on YouTube
Sources
- Pohnpei Diving - East Side Sites — Pohnpei Eco-Adventure Guide
- Pohnpei Diving - North Side Sites — Pohnpei Eco-Adventure Guide
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