Chuuk Diving

The Federated States of Micronesia are made up of four island groups - Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae - located in the eastern half of the Pacific Ocean. They're roughly 3000 miles (5000km) west of Hawaii.Lying just above the Equator. The four states are actually grouping of 607 small islands and atolls. Generally speaking, the FSM comprises what is known as the Eastern and Western Caroline Islands

Although they cover an ocean expanse five times the size of France, the total land mass of the 607 islands is less than the size of an average US city. Kosrae and Chuuk are high volcanic islands, while Yap is a raised part of the Asian continental shelf.The Federated States of Micronesia have a tropical oceanic climate that is consistently warm and humid. Most days it's around 81°F (27°C) The wettest months are April and May and the Typhoon season is between August and December.

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A whole Japanese fleet rests on Chuuk or Truk lagoon floor, evidence of the largest naval loss in history. Fujikawa Maru, Shinkoku Maru, San Francisco Maru, Nippo Maru, Sankisan Maru and other wrecks are located in this area.