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Located within the Aqaba Marine Park, King Abdullah Reef features massive circular reef patches and sloping coral heads. The shallow flats give way to deeper sandy gullies adorned with sprawling gorgonian sea fans and black coral colonies. Divers navigate among towering stony coral bommies that host active reef communities.
Expansive gorgonian fan corals anchored along the deeper sections of the reef
Massive coral bommies with crevices housing moray eels and macro critters
Plentiful reef fish aggregations sheltering along the sloping gullies
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring and autumn provide optimal water temperatures and calm seas, though diving is possible year-round.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red Sea BannerfishHeniochus intermedius | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| LionfishPterois miles | Common |
Marine forecast
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