German Channel

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
German Wall
Aerial view of German Channel
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

See also

• Rock Islands
• Blue Corner