Chuuk Lagoon

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by montereydiver

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Chuuk Lagoon, located in the Federated States of Micronesia, is renowned for its rich history and stunning underwater landscapes. This large archipelago consists of a central lagoon surrounded by a barrier reef and is dotted with numerous islands. Chuuk Lagoon gained international fame as a significant World War II site; it was the location of Operation Hailstone, a massive U.S. Navy air and surface attack on the Japanese fleet stationed there in February 1944. Today, it is one of the world’s premier wreck diving destinations, with over 60 shipwrecks and numerous aircraft resting on the seabed, creating a unique underwater museum.