Jellyfish Lake

Jellyfish Lake (also called the "Fifth Lake" in Palau) is a marine lake located on Eil Malk island in Palau. This lake is 460 m (1,510 ft) max in length, 160 m (520 ft) max in width, and has a surface of 5.7 ha, and an Average depth of 30 m (100 ft). Jellyfish Lake is around 12,000 years old, this age estimate is based on the depth of the lake, an estimate of the thickness of the sediment, and the rising sea level since the end of the last ice age.

Jellyfish Lake, you can tell from its name, is famous because of the jellyfish that live in the lake. Millions of jellyfish migrate horizontally across the lake daily. This lake has so many jellyfish that it became one of the most famous tourist attractions in Palau. Among the species, Moon jellyfish (Aurelia sp.) and Golden jellyfish (Mastigias sp.) take up the most in number. The two species of jellyfish look quite different from each other, and they make the lake looks just like something that comes straight out of a fantasy film. Swimming in the lake and surrounding yourself with thousands of jellyfish is a unique experience that only this lake can give you.

Jellyfish Lake is closed for a couple of years due to tourism. It’s now regulated and only a certain number of visitors are allowed each day. Therefore, if you ever have a chance to visit this magnificent lake, make sure to follow all the instructions and be a responsible eco-tourist.