Barracuda Lake

Also known locally as the Luluyuan Lake, this unique dive site is located inside a volcanic crater and features a mix of freshwater and saltwater. Barracuda Lake also has a reverse thermocline, so as you descend, the water gets warmer and warmer. Other interesting features of the lake include the silky bottom and the limestone formations found on all sides. Plus, even getting into the water is an adventure, as you need to gear up and go on a short hike to reach the crater. As for the barracudas, there aren’t that many, but that’s not why divers come here, anyway.

Akitsushima

Akitsushima is a seaplane tender that was first hit in an attack on Chuuk Lagoon but managed to remain afloat only to be later sunk in an attack near Coron. The wreck is still in pretty good shape, lying on its port side in 22 to 36 meters (72-118 feet) of water. The seaplane it carried disappeared in the explosion following the attack, but the huge crane that lifted the seaplane is still visible, and so is the antiaircraft gun near the seabed.

Skeleton Wreck

The Skeleton Wreck is one of the most popular dives in Coron due to its shallow depth that allows anyone, including snorkelers, to get a glimpse of this tiny ship. As the name implies, all that’s left of it now are the ribs, keel, and stringers. Nonetheless, the coral growth on the wreck and abundant marine life make it an excellent spot for underwater photographers.

Okikawa Maru

The largest of the wrecks in Coron, Okikawa Maru is a leviathan tanker found in shallow water which also makes it accessible to snorkelers. The shipwreck is covered in corals and sponges, and there’s plenty to see in terms of marine life around it too. There are a number of entries that allow for penetration and the front, bent part of the wreck offers an impressive swim-through.