We offer snorkeling at Japanese Tanks (dECEMBER 2018)

We offer snorkeling at Japanese TanksJapanese World War II tanks are sitting upright on the sandy seabed in only 4 meters next to limestone cliff. The tanks are only few meters apart and there is the remains of landing barge nearby suggesting that the tanks were "sunk " during their unloading. Possibly, both were lost during an unsuccessful unloading operation. Or, both were deliberately dumped at the end of the Pacific War to prevent them from being captured by the Allies. 
The tanks are in excellent condition considering their 50 years of immersion , although the guns are missing. 
Discovered in the early 1990's by the MV Manta, as well as the remains of a landing barge.
This spot is located at Duke Of York islands, about 1 hour drive from Kokopo by boat. 

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Clear water of Kokopo 
Even in so called off season in Kokopo we got some amazing visibility here and we are really amazed  how good weather have been /. Calm waters with plenty to see and occasional whale even passing by .  


If you have not booked your dives with us yet, its time to get your holiday sorted !   
Great rooms , amazing food , clear water dives with small groups and long bottom time! 


That all divers dream come true - here in Kokopo Beach Bungalows resort. 

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Fun facts about Pipefish

• The male pipefish becomes pregnant rather than the female. It incubates eggs and developing embryos in a specialized brooding area on its belly.

• Most pipefish have tiny dorsal, pectoral and tail fins, but they are almost invisible to the naked eye.

• The pipefish was named after the long, thin pipes that were smoked in the 1700s

• You can find Pipefish in Kokopo on most of the dives, simply need to look closely

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Little Pigeon island clean up On November 24 , Saturday we went to the  Little pigeon islands to do clean up . 
7 divers cleaning underwater  and 7 persons cleaning  on the beach . 
It was a great day out and we ended up having 10  bags of trash collected. 

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This Christmas and New year ! Your home away from home!Where are you spending your Christmas and New years? If you still have not made plans, we have got good good news for you.. Kokopo Beach Bungalows Resort  got all necessary for ideal Christmas. Minus the cold of course!