A few weeks ago, we caught wind that some of Truk's wrecks were leaking toxic chemicals. Facing the two-pronged attack of both time and dynamite fishers, there have been accusations that the wrecks have been leaching toxic chemicals and threatening the poor island's coastline. Is it true?

Well, the eloquent and observant Jack Connick just returned from Truk. Enjoying a glorious week of diving, which included 20 dives on some of the world's most famous wrecks, Jack noted that several of the old wrecks do, indeed, appear to be deteriorating (thanks, possibly, to overzealous divers?), but there's nary a mention of sludge seeping out of cracked fuselages. Despite some deterioration, however, Jack managed to squeeze in many fantastical wreck dives and squeeze off a number of killer photos.

If you're wondering whether a long-haul to Truk is worth your time and money, check out Jack's excellent three-part Truk trip report, in which he describes his experience aboard the Truk Odyssey; provides some photo and travel advice; and, of course, explains what the diving is like in the world's wreck capital.