Interesting facts about Palau

Besides, there are many interesting facts about Palau you should know. During full moon and new moon periods, Palau becomes a spawning site for hundreds of red snappers and bump head parrotfish. Naturally, these aggregations attract both large predators and scuba divers alike. If you’re interested in this phenomenon, look out for liveaboards with special spawning itineraries.

In addition, Palau is sometimes called the “Underwater Serengeti” because its waters are teeming with marine life. From huge schools of tropical fish to turtles, sharks, dugongs, and rays, you never know what you might see during a dive in Palau. Furthermore, Considered a delicacy, Palau has a small fruit bat that is only found here. The bat is cooked in boiling water (fur and all!) and added to spices and vegetables. It is then served in a bowl, staring up at you. The standard method of eating the bat is to chew it and suck out the meat. Yum!