German Channel
Channel dug through reef Palau From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Channel dug through reef Palau From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
German Channel is an artificial channel dug into the Palau's barrier reef in the south-west that connects the lagoon to the Pacific Ocean. The channel was made by the Germans during the time when Palau was a German colony. Presently, it is a popular dive site.[1][2]
German Channel | |
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German Wall | |
Location | Koror, Palau |
Nearest land | Ngemelis Island |
Coordinates | 7°07′38″N 134°17′03″E |
Dive type | Open-water |
Depth range | 3 to 40 m (9.8 to 131.2 ft) |
Average visibility | 60 ft (18 m) |
Entry type | Boat |
Bottom composition | Sand, coral |
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