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Short Drop Off

Short Drop Off

Palau, Palau

Depth
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300m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Short Drop Off

Palau, Palau

Short Drop Off
Depth
Depth Icon

300m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

10m - 30m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Short Drop Off
Rather deep for a short drop-off! This oddly labelled drift dive is in actual fact named after is proximity to Koror, and not the length of the drop. Incredible coral! Location: Conveniently located close to Koror Harbour

Short Drop Off Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Drift, Wall, Drop Off

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

300m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

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CNS Load (20 min)

-1% at 298m / 21%

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  • Lionfish
  • Nudibranchs
  • Slipper Lobsters
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.

  • Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.

  • Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

  • Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.

  • Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.

  • Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

  • Edge-Accelerated Currents — Currents often strengthen along drop-off edges.

  • Depth Perception Distortion — Visual contrast can distort perceived depth.

  • Terrain-Induced Descent — Divers may unintentionally follow terrain downward.

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