In this episode, we talk about diving in Palau with Deer from Fish ‘n Fins and Ocean Hunter, and why this small Pacific nation is considered one of the world’s premier dive destinations. Far and Away Adventures.com and https://farandawayadventures.com are mentioned at the start because planning Palau well—especially if you want spawning action or liveaboard time—requires aligning dates, experience, and goals with the right on-water strategy.

Deer describes Palau’s “all of the above” dive lineup: manta rays, sharks, major spawning aggregations, and more than 30 World War II wrecks. He shares how Fish ‘n Fins operates as a full-service dive shop with a large fleet of speedboats built for convenience, and he introduces Ocean Hunter, a cozy liveaboard with eight cabins for up to 16 guests, known for strong food and access to the best sites.

We cover the must-dive sites most travelers ask for—Blue Corner and German Channel—then go deeper into the signature phenomenon Deer says is Palau’s “real attraction”: spawning dives. He explains how large spawning events occur in relation to full and new moons, and that there are also seasonal spawnings, including a Moorish idol spawning window described for certain months that can draw heavy shark activity. Deer emphasizes that shark feeding is forbidden in Palau and that what divers see is natural behavior in a richly protected ecosystem. He also notes Palau’s coral resilience and why scientists visit to study corals.

Conservation is a major part of the episode. Deer explains that Fish ‘n Fins participates in plastic cleanups and awareness programs, and runs an annual Shark Week that has been operating for decades, including educational outreach to local students about the importance of sharks. He references Palau’s shark sanctuary reputation and the broader marine-protection mindset that supports healthy reefs. For planning, Deer recommends using moon phases and tides to time spawning opportunities, arriving a few days before key windows, and respecting experience thresholds and diver-number limits put in place to reduce impacts on fish behavior. If Palau is on your list, a Far and Away Adventures specialist can help you match your timing and diving goals to the best approach at Far and Away Adventures.com (https://farandawayadventures.com).