In Nikko Bay just off Koror, massive dome-shaped Einstein corals – sometimes called brain corals for their intricate, maze-like patterns – have adapted to the area’s low-light, high-acidic conditions. Marine biologists who study them gain valuable insights into coral survival in future ocean conditions, making them as scientifically significant as they are visually striking. With Paddling Palau, pick the brains of experience guides in Nikko Bay on a full-day snorkelling tour, or trade fins for a paddle and glide by kayak through the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, where every turn unveils towering limestone cliffs, hidden marine caves, and moss-covered WWII relics being reclaimed by the jungle.
