Dive-site story
Excavated during the German colonial administration to transport phosphate from the southern lagoon to the central port, German Channel has evolved into one of the central aggregation zones for pelagic life in Palau. The dive focuses along the southwest mouth of the channel where nutrient-rich water exchanges between the outer reef and the inner lagoon. Divers typically settle into sandy patches or hover along the coral heads near the mouth to watch manta rays hover over active cleaner wrasse stations.
Reliable cleaning stations frequented by reef manta rays
Schools of grey reef sharks patrolling the sandy plateau
Expansive coral formations hosting cleaner wrasse and butterflyfish
Dense aggregations of trevally, barracuda, and bumphead parrotfish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Manta ray mating activity peaks during the winter and spring months, coinciding with the dry season and calm seas.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reef Manta RayMobula alfredi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Grey Reef SharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bumphead ParrotfishBolbometopon muricatum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus ocellatus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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