Colliding Continents

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

A Gooey Dive

I like the idea of being out of your element, snorkeling and diving in a lake full of jellyfish would definitely take the cake. The Palau islands to the east of the Philippines is home to Jellyfish Lake. A lake which is home to thousands of jellyfish which have been stranded for millions of years because whatever opening that led them in had closed behind them years ago.

It is a dive that people can only dream of and one that is not dangerous at all. Due to the fact that the jellyfish have no predators in the lake, they have evolved to no longer rely on their stings. The environment is perfect for them to survive in by farming their own food.

The following operators will be able to get you a tour of Jellyfish Lake. Also check out Visit Palau for more information.

Antelope
Location: In Malakal, Koror. Services: Airport Transfer & Transfer to Dive Shop Free; Marine Diving Club Hotel on Dive Shop Premises. Tours: Diving, Sea Kayak. Rental Services: Boat Charters, Dive Equipment. Land Transportation: Vans. Credit Cards: V

Antelope
P.O. Box 1722
Koror, Palau 96940
Telephone: (680) 488-1059
Fax: (680) 488-2077
Email: antelope@palaunet.com

EZ Tours
Snorkeling and Jellyfish Lake Tours

EZ Tours
P.O. Box 6021
Koror 96940
Telephone: (680) 488-6163 / 775-6051
Fax: 488-2732
Email: reklai@reklai.com
Contact: Phil Reklai

Fish n' Fins
Often described in dive magazines, as one of the best dive operation in the world, Fish 'n Fins is the pioneer dive shop in Palau.

Fish n' Fins
P.O. Box 142
Koror, Palau 96940
Telephone: (680) 488-2637
Fax: (680) 488-5418
Email: info@fishnfins.com
Website: http://www.fishnfins.com
Contact: Tova, Femmie, Jacky, Lily

Imperial Palau Corporation
Impac Tours offers land , sea and nature tours in Palau.

Imperial Palau Corporation
P.O. Box 10107
Medalaii, Koror State 96940
Telephone: (680) 488-0666/ 0606 / 3779
Fax: (680) 488-5777
Email: impac@palau-impac.com
Website: http://www.palau-impac.com
Contact: Isaya Sugawara

Neco Marine
Neco Marine: Setting the standard in Palau since 1984.

Neco Marine
P.O. Box 129
Koror, Palau 96940
Telephone: (680) 488-1755/2009
Fax: (680) 488-5245
Email: info@necomarine.com
Website: http://necomarine.com

Sam's Tours
Sam's Tours award winning PADI Five Star National Geographic Dive Center, is Palau's premier dive center for quality personalized service. Winner of 8 Scuba Diving Magazine, Reader's Choice Awards!

Sam's Tours
P.O. Box 7076,
Koror, Palau 96940
Telephone: (Int'l Code) + (680) - 488-1062
Fax: (Int'l Code) + (680) - 488-5003
Email: info@samstours.com
Website: http://www.samstours.com
Contact: Sam Scott, Founder & President