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Hiroshi Point
Address : Buoy 15
 Located at buoy 15, this site offers divers glimpses of large coral heads – estimated to be more than 2,000 years old – and large numbers of Christmas tree worms and invertebrates. A diverse variety of marine life, including eagle rays, schools of huge parrot fish, reef sharks, barracuda and squid can be seen. It is a popular shore entry with a high tide and low surf. Great for snorkeling, too. Current is variable and generally runs north around the point.
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Lelu Current
Address : Buoy 54
 Formerly known as D’Urville Point this site is on a wide reef shelf and has many low growing coral. It is often subject to rough water and can have strong currents; boat entry only. Divers have reported sailfish in the area. The point is a popular fishing spot.
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Walung Coral Shelf
Address : Buoy 32
 The Walung Coral Shelf is a spectacular dive that includes a great variety of fish and healthy coral. The current is rough, sometimes too difficult to dive, so planning a dive is critical. The water is a little colder than usual, which is possibly the reason why the fish are so numerous and large.
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Walung Drop-Off
Address : Buoys 29 and 30
 The drop-off is one of the most popular dive spots in Kosrae. Incredible sheet walls are home to schools of barracuda. All types of marine life have been seen here – small hammerhead and reef sharks, turtles, giant puffers, numerous small invertebrates. The current can be strong. Buoy 29 is located in shallow water and is a great snorkel spot; buoy 30 is on the outer reef.
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Malem Reef Shelf
Address : Buoys 8-10
 Located at Buoys 8-10 on the windward side of the island, the site contains a wide reef shelf and is profusely covered with low-growing coral. A variety of fish can be seen here. Juvenile whale shark have been spotted in the past.
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Blue Hole
Address : Just off the Lelu Causeway
 This site is accessible even in stormy weather. Within the reef (maximum depth is 60 feet), you can see resident sting rays, large numbers of juvenile fish, huge puffers, and whatever else comes over the reef at high tide. Visibility varies. Walk or swim over the reef flat for entry.
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Yela Harbor and Wall
Address : Buoy 36
 This deep wall site is home to many corals and scribbled file fish that are so curious and friendly that they’ll follow divers around.
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Shark Island
Address : Buoys 39 and 40
 This is considered an excellent dive site with many species of fish and invertebrates, but be careful of the fast current. If there is no current, Shark Island is a great night dive, but only one of many.
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The Leonora
Address : Utwe Harbour
 Bully Hayes, infamous and notorious 19th-century American pirate and trader, would often use Kosrae as a roadstead. In 1874, a typhoon whipped the ocean waters and sunk the schooner, named in honor of one his twin daughters. Discovered 110 years later, the Leonora rests in 30 feet of water at Utwe Harbor, though the only remnants are a few metal objects.
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