Chuuk is an atoll in the Caroline Islands group which is part of the Federated States of Micronesia in the Pacific Ocean.
Chuuk Lagoon also known as Truk Lagoon Together with other, smaller islands and atolls, forms the eponymous state of Chuuk of the Federated States of Micronesia. There are a total of 57 islands in the Chuuk Lagoon. The eleven largest are of volcanic origin and inhabited. Eight of these form the Faichuk Islands with the main island of Tol. The lagoon is bordered by a coral reef with another 41 islands. These are uninhabited with the exception of Pis-Paneu in the north.
Νumerous sunken ships lie aground within the lagoon which is Often referred as the wreck diving capital of the world ,many of the ships lie on an even keel in around 20 meters of water and can be dived. The Chuuk wrecks are protected and may not be altered, Chuuk Lagoon is arguably one of the best diving destinations in the world.
Access : Coordinates: 7.415, 151.735 /
