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alau Aquarium at the International Coral Reef Center - The Micronesia artifacts, displays, photography and a gift shop. Exhib-
its and information are continually updated. The Etpison Museum
P Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) is Palau’s leading is located about a fifteen minute walk from downtown Koror. For
more information, visit http://www.etpisonmuseum.org.
research and aquarium institution with a mission to be an interna-
tional Center of Excellence to support conservation and manage- D olphins Pacific - Dolphins Pacific’s “Dolphin Bay” is a natu-
ment for the perpetuation of marine and associated environments ral park that is the largest of its kind in the world. Nestled
through research and education that is significant to Palau and amongst the beautiful rock islands and just minutes via boat
relevant to the world. The facilities include the Palau Aquarium, an ride from the main town of Koror, Dolphins Pacific is a non-profit
interpretive center that is a unique attraction to both visitors and organization that is committed to environmental education. Ad-
locals alike. In addition, PICRC is equipped to host visiting marine ditionally, the attraction offers a variety of dolphin encounters,
researchers and has conducted renowned studies such as coral which aim to enlighten visitors of Palau while providing entertain-
spawning research. For more information, visithttp://www.picrc. ment as well. A popular activity for visitors to Dolphins Pacific is
org. weddings at the park site, where dolphins salute celebrating cou-
ples. For more information, visit http://www.dolphinspacific.com.
B elau National Museum and Etpison Museum - In existence
since 1955, the Belau National Museum is the oldest museum B ird watching in Ngermeskang Bird Sanctuary - The dense forest
in the Micronesian region. With indoor and outdoor exhibits of of Palau’s largest and Micronesia’s second largest island, Ba-
history, art, genuine artifacts and natural history, the museum still beldaob, as well as the outer islands of Peleliu and Angaur, contain
continues to further develop its programs and activities. Only a approximately 186 species of trees from more than 50 different
short walk from downtown Koror, the Belau National Museum also families. Living in these forests are 153 species of birds and nine-
features a traditional bai, amphitheatre, restaurant and gift shop, 12 of these are endemic - only found in Palau. The Ngermeskang
Ulekdubs, where you can find carved hardwood sculptures and Bird Sanctuary, located in Ngaremlengui State in Babeldaob, is a
storyboards, local jewelry, books on Palau, T-shirts, woven bags part of Palau’s protected area network that is exclusive for bird
and other handicrafts. There is also a research library and media watching and hiking. For more information, contact the Ngermes-
archive. For more information, visitwww.belaunationalmuseum. kang Bird Sanctuary atngaremlengui@palaunet.com.
net. Opened in 1999, the Etpison Museum is dedicated to the late
President Ngiratkel Etpison and features two floors of Palauan and
