Pohnpei · Micronesia · Wall
Palikir Wall
Outer barrier reef wall with giant clams and white-tip sharks
Area photo: Zykasaa · CC BY-SA 4.0
Palikir Wall is a dive along the outer barrier reef wall west of Kepidauen Palikir, with a depth range from 9 m to 37 m. The wall is characterized by giant clams, triton's trumpets, white-tip reef sharks, triggerfish, soft coral and anemones.
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 dive runs along the outer barrier reef wall west of Kepidauen Palikir and is best on an incoming tide below 20 m. Giant clams and triton's trumpets sit on the wall, with soft coral and anemones, while white-tip reef sharks and triggerfish patrol the face.
Marine life and season
- Reef sharks
| 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.
Dive videos
How we dive...Pohnpei Dive Sites: Palikir Wall · Random Adventure & Interest on YouTube
Sources
- Pohnpei Diving - North Side Sites — Pohnpei Eco-Adventure Guide
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