A tour guide in Palau spearfishes off the Rock Islands. In the past, tribal rules permitted only local residents to fish in the lagoons of the Rock Islands. Today, angling is allowed by visitors, but commercial fishing is banned.
Rising from the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean, the many islands and islets of Palau are home to pristine coral reefs, dense jungles, and ancient caves.
Scattered about the world's largest ocean, the legendary islands of the South Pacific are a wonder to travelers, full of beautiful sights and fascinating cultures.