NBM Dive Site Resource
Aichi D3A Val Wreck
Munda, Western Province, Solomon Islands
An intact Aichi D3A “Val” dive-bomber aircraft resting upside down in shallow water and supporting small reef life.
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Aquatic life at this dive site
What divers may encounter
Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
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Photographs
Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Dive videos
Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.Published reference location
Location map
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Recent field observations
Diver-reported temperatures
Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.
Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.
Why divers know this place
Highlights
Recognizable intact aircraft form, shallow-water photography, shrimp, lionfish and reef growth.
Before you arrive
Access notes
View only with a local guide. Treat the aircraft as protected wartime heritage and assume any unidentified object could be hazardous.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Sharp metal, unstable components, entanglement and possible unexploded ordnance or hazardous material. Never touch, enter or remove artifacts.
At the site
Facilities and support
Boat and rental support is available through Munda operators; confirm oxygen, Nitrox, communications, chamber status and remote-evacuation arrangements before diving.
Independent resource notice
This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.