Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Khor Fakkan along the Gulf of Oman, Anemone Gardens features shallow granite boulders blanketed with extensive carpets of sea anemones. Sheltered conditions make it a staple training site and a favorite for macro photographers searching out symbiotic shrimp and small reef fish.
Vast fields of sea anemones hosting resident anemonefish and commensal shrimp
Frequent encounters with green sea turtles and Arabian angelfish around rocky outcrops
Sheltered conditions suitable for extended bottom times and photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Autumn through spring brings comfortable air temperatures and dependable water clarity before summer heat and plankton blooms reduce visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two-band AnemonefishAmphiprion bicinctus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Arabian AngelfishPomacanthus asfur | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb MorayGymnothorax favagineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip Reef SharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
