Joel BergsmaUnderwater photographer · Expedition diver

Palau07°21'N 134°29'EJan 201219 photos

Virgin Blue Hole

A deep, dark swim-through cavern dive south of the Blue Corner divesite. It's located on the western reef off of Ngemelis Island.

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Des;ending from the sole reef top entry to the Virgin Blue Hole, PalauLooking from the cavern up at the entrance to the Virgin Blue Hole, Palau, from about 90'.Looking from the cavern up at the entrance to the Virgin Blue Hole, Palau, at about 90'.Moving from darkness toward the distant underwater exit of the Virgin Blue Hole, Palau.
This is a cavern, not a cave. No stalactites or stalagmites.As we move through the cavern, we remain in the upper part (at 90' to 100') because the cavern is quite deep.Closing in on the submerged exit from the Virgin Blue Hole, PalauAs we move through the cavern, we remain in the upper part (at 90' to 100') because the cavern is quite deep.
Exiting the Virgin Blue Hole, Palau. We remain in the upper part of the cavern (at 90' to 100') because the cavern is quite deep.Exiting the Virgin Blue Hole, Palau. We remain in the upper part of the cavern (at 90' to 100') because the cavern is quite deep.Swimming along the reef wall.Green Sea Turtle swimming
Coral archA pair of masked rabbitfish.Dive buddy.Motionless Diver at our safety stop.
Self portraitUnderwater photograph by Joel BergsmaUnderwater photograph by Joel Bergsma