Download or read book Papa Mike s Palau Islands Handbook written by Mike Hollywood and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-01-12 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Republic of Palau is the westernmost archipelago in Oceania; it is renowned for it's pristine lagoons and immense marine diversity. Palau's marine community features over 800 varieties of hard and soft corals, over 1,500 fish species and over 100 varieties of sponges. Its waters feature two species of endangered turtle the green and hawksbill turtles as well as the most endangered marine mammal, the dugong. There are over 800 islands within its territory with over 50 marine lakes within those islands, each supporting its own diverse marine microclimate. The skies above Palau teem with over 140 varieties of birds representing 41 families and 16 endemic bird species. Palau natural wonders are world-renowned and it's clear waters host an assortment of dive sites that are considered by experts to be among the finest on the planet. This guidebook is written in a relaxed style, full of helpful information, presented with a touch of humor and the author's personal opinions. You will enjoy the lighter side of this well researched guidebook as you discover the natural beauty of these islands. The only guidebook devoted entirely to Palau, allowing more in depth coverage than other titles encompassing all of Micronesia. The most extensive and up to date listing of accommodations of any guidebook of the region, including photos, Website listings and E-mail addresses. Complete Inter-Island flight schedules and island ferry boat schedules. Extensive coverage of activities on each island. Diving, Fishing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Surfing, Tours and Cultural Events. Over 40 maps and pictures.
Download or read book Palau Diving and Snorkeling Guide written by Tova Harel-Bornovski and published by Jeremy Devillier. This book was released on 2024-01-05 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Palau diving and snorkeling guide to Palau's sites. A comprehensive description of each sites with drawings and explanations.
Download or read book Federated States of Micronesia and Palau written by Ben Cook and published by Other Places Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08-17 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Discover the real Micronesia and Palau"--Cover.
Download or read book WW II Wrecks of Palau written by Dan E. Bailey and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World War II Wrecks of Palau is a coffee table sized volume containing historical documentation of the Japanese occupation of Palau and descriptions of the US aerial campaigns, Operation DESECRATE ONE, the SNAPSHOT Operation, and the preliminary actions of the STALEMATE II Operation against this important WW II Japanese naval base. The story line follows the attacks from the US carrier strike plane launchings to the sinking of ships and the shooting down of aircraft from information derived from ship and aircraft reports, action photos, communication and photo intelligence files, and continues with underwater photo documentation and descriptions of the ship and aircraft wrecks. Further detailed information is included regarding the installations and defenses with illustrations showing their locations. A total of 69 illustrations (diagrams, maps and line drawings), 60 black and white photos, and 36 color plates are included within the book. In addition, there are reference appendices on Japanese ship construction, aerial mine characteristics, aircraft rockets, and Palaus mysterious treasure wreck. This book is an excellent addition to any serious World War II enthusiasts or wreck divers library and any diver/tourist who has traveled to Palau or plans to do so in the future.
Download or read book Micronesia Palau Dive Sites History Culture written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Diver who Fell from the Sky written by Simon Pridmore and published by Simon Pridmore. This book was released on 2020-06-26 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maverick, innovator, entrepreneur, environmentalist and sheer force of nature, Francis Toribiong would have been a unique and significant individual no matter where in the world he was born. As it turned out, he was born in the island nation of Palau in the Western Pacific at just the right time to apply his special set of skills and attributes to the task of helping his country find its place in the world. In the 1980s and 1990s, he arguably did more than anyone to build Palau’s economy and help it develop into an independent, forward-looking nation. And, improbably, he achieved this via the sport of scuba diving. Francis Toribiong is a Pacific Islander like no other. He is the father of Palau tourism, a scuba diving pioneer, and an effective, tireless ambassador for both his country and its abundant marine and land resources. He was born poor and had no academic leanings. Yet he was driven to succeed by a combination of duty, faith, a deep-seated determination to do the right thing and an absolute refusal ever to compromise his values. For his whole life, he has been a devoted friend to strangers and an implacable opponent to anybody who, through malevolence or negligence, threatens Palau’s considerable natural treasures. He has also been the perfect host to generations of scuba divers from all over the world, who have visited Palau to see those treasures for themselves. And, as well as all that, he was Palau’s first ever parachutist – known throughout the islands as the Palauan who fell from the sky. They were speaking both literally and figuratively. He was so completely different from all of his contemporaries in terms of his demeanor, his ambitions and his vision, that it was as if he had come from outer space. Palau had never seen anybody quite like him and there was no historical precedent for what Francis Toribiong did. He had no operations manual to consult and no examples to follow. He wrote his own life. Francis Toribiong was the first Palauan ever to seek and seize the international narrative. No Palauan, in any context or field, had previously thought to go out into the world and say: “This is Palau – what we have is wonderful. Come and see!” This is his astonishing story.
Download or read book Diving Snorkeling Palau written by Tim Rock and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With sites such as Blue Holes and the Blue Corner, Peleliu Tip, Jellyfish Lake, World War II Japanese shipwrecks and the abundant wildlife and thriving native culture, adventurers above and below the waters will find coverage in this revised and expanded edition.
Download or read book Sport Diver written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Diving and Snorkeling Guide to Palau written by Tim Rock and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautifully illustrated with full-colour photos, Lonely Planet's Pisces Books explore the world's best diving and snorkeling areas and prepare divers for what to expect when they get there, both topside and underwater.
Download or read book Diving and Snorkeling Guide to Palau and Yap written by Tim Rock and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Palau is one of the world's underwater wonders and Yap is both the most culturally intact isle in the region and a worthy diving and snorkeling mecca in its own right. This guide is new for 2016, with new images, more information on the outer atolls and updated dive site information. These two western Micronesian islands together offer the best diving in the Western Pacific. Both have stunning natural beauty, fabulous coral gardens and guaranteed encounters with big ocean marine life like sharks and manta rays. This guide introduces you to the most popular and sites of Palau and Yap, as well as some unique and more remote sites that are rarely visited. Although the islands are famous for their wide array of beautiful hard corals, abundance of marine life and big fish dives, there is also some great shipwreck diving in Palau. This new book has over 130 full color images and island maps. Dive-site locations are shown on maps and each site is introduced with general location, most frequently dived depths, the type of dive that can be expected, the dominant marine life to be found and logistical requirements. And it is not only about diving. There is lots to do on land in both islands and Yap, especially, is a fascinating cultural oasis, where life still goes on much as it has for centuries. And the people are incredibly welcoming! In short, this is everything you need to get the most out of your trip to Palau and Yap and also makes for a terrific souvenir of your visit.
Download or read book Scuba Diving written by Miranda Krestovnikoff and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-07-17 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative and encouraging guide, Scuba Diving contains expert advice and step-by-step illustrations on how to perfect key skills, how to buy and maintain equipment, what the different diving options are and where to find classic dive sites around the world. Scuba Diving covers different types of diving from reef and ice to wreck, nocturnal, and fresh water. Equipment is showcaseed in detail, from wetsuits and masks to flippers and buoyancy aids. This eBook also include information about marine life, from tropical fish and manta rays to whales, dolphins and sharks.
Download or read book Diving Micronesia written by Eric Hanauer and published by Aqua Quest Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divers are heading for the Pacific in record numbers and Micronesia, with its tremendous variety and World War II history, is a top destination. This illustrated guide covers the best dive sites in Guam, the Marianas, Yap, Palau, Truk, Pohnpei, Kowrae and the Marshalls. The regions marine life, history and customs are also discussed.
Download or read book Conserving the Oceans written by Justin Alger and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Conserving the Oceans: The Politics of Large Marine Protected Areas documents the efforts of activists and states to increase the pace and scale of global ocean protections, leading to a new global norm in ocean conservation of large marine protected areas exceeding 200,000 km2. Through an analysis of domestic political economies, the book explains how states have protected millions of square kilometers of ocean space while remaining highly responsive to the interests of businesses. It argues that states design environmental policies above all around two key features of a given space: (1) the composition of extractive versus non-extractive industry interests; and (2) the salience of various industry interests, defined as the degree to which businesses would suffer tangible and significant costs in response to new environmental regulations. Through an analysis of large marine protected area advocacy campaigns in Australia, Palau, and the United States, this book demonstrates how the political economy of a given marine space shapes how governments align their environmental and economic goals, sometimes strengthening conservation but more often than not undermining it. While recognizing important global progress and growing ambition to conserve ocean ecosystems, Conserving the Oceans demonstrates that even ambitious large marine protected areas have so far not fundamentally challenged a neoliberal paradigm of environmentalism that has caused considerable ecological harm"--
Download or read book Sport Diver written by and published by . This book was released on 2002-12 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Sport Diver written by and published by . This book was released on 2000-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sport Diver written by and published by . This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
