Guadalcanal had a unique and important position in World War II.

This was the site of a fierce battle between the Japanese and American armies. The outcome of that battle was directly related to whether Australia would fall into an isolated and helpless situation.

This strategic location plays a vital role in the history of war. It allows us to have a deeper grasp of the overall situation of the Pacific Theater of World War II.

The Japanese army launched an offensive from Guinea and the Solomon Islands and advanced to Guadalcanal. If an airport is built here, it will affect shipping between the United States and Australia. The move could lead to Australia being isolated.

This reflects the Japanese aggressive ambitions.

In August 1942, the U.S. military launched an attack on the completion of Guadalcanal Airport. The attack had a major impact on the war situation in the Pacific.

It is related to the strategic layout of the US-Australia alliance in the Pacific War.

Both the United States and Japan invested a large number of troops in the war, which shows that both sides attach great importance to the control of Guadalcanal.

The Battle of Guadalcanal lasted for six months, and the battlefield was extremely brutal.

The US military invested 60,000 people in the ground battle on Guadalcanal alone, and the Japanese army invested 36,200 people.

The northern waters of Guadalcanal are called "Iron Bottom Bay" because of the many shipwrecks. This area has witnessed the cruelty and intensity of the war.

Many shipwrecks have been found in the waters of Guadalcanal.

In the 1970s, folk diving activities gradually emerged, attracting many diving enthusiasts. They are flocking to countries such as Australia, keen on adventure travel.

There are many shipwrecks, but exploration is difficult.

The water depth of Iron Bottom Bay is more than one thousand meters. This depth makes the location of many shipwrecks beyond the depth range that divers can dive. Therefore, the number of shipwrecks that can actually be explored is actually not as many as people think.

Most of these shipwrecks are located in the shallower waters on both sides of the strait, especially in the area around Honiara on the north coast of Guadalcanal and the Florida Islands on the opposite coast. Especially the waters around Tulagi Island.

They carry historical memories and quietly tell stories of past wars on the seabed.

Guadalcanal diving has a unique charm.

The visibility here is high, reaching a height of more than 30 to 40 meters, and there are abundant marine life.

The coral group is rich in species and has a complete ecosystem from coral ecology to large fish.

This makes Guadalcanal a popular place for diving enthusiasts.

Whether admiring the beautiful scenery or exploring the underwater ecology, Guadalcanal does not disappoint divers.

In addition to wreck diving, general marine ecology diving is also very attractive.

When you take a dip here, you can see many coral reefs and fishes up close, as if you are actually there, as if you have stepped into the mysterious world under the sea.

Most of the shipwrecks on the north coast of Guadalcanal are transport ships.

There are several Japanese shipwrecks here that have almost become the calling card of local diving.

For example, the wreckage of the Japanese army transport ship "Kinugawa Maru" on the shore of Guadalcanal in the early years.

The shipwreck diving sites in this area are very popular among diving enthusiasts. Many people come here specifically to find the historical marks left by Japan during World War II.

These North Shore wreck dive sites have special historical significance.

They record Japan's military transportation during World War II and are also material witnesses of that period of history.

Divers can learn more about that history by observing these wrecks.

There is something unique about the Florida Keys wreck dive sites.

The wrecks here are mainly from Allied ships, and some are from seaplanes.

For example, the former US military destroyer "Alan Walter".

These shipwrecks are a testament to Allied military activity during World War II.

Local diving enthusiasts can see the strength of the US military here.

The combination of different types of shipwrecks adds to the richness and appeal of diving here.

Guadalcanal attracts diving enthusiasts from all over the world.

The area features wreck diving and ecological diving.

Diving tourism brings income to the local area.

There is a local "Iron Bottom Bay" diving spot map for publicity.

The map uses different colors to mark the units to which the wrecks belong, making it easier for tourists to choose diving spots.

Although there are some restrictions on diving sites, they still cannot stop the enthusiasm of diving enthusiasts.

In order to protect these valuable groundwater resources, local governments must implement a variety of strategies to ensure their sustainable use.