Dive-site story
Located well offshore in Kuwaiti waters, Qarooh Island features fringing patch reefs surrounded by shallow sandy slopes. The surrounding reef structure provides a critical refuge for hard coral formations and nesting sea turtles in the northern Persian Gulf.
Encounters with foraging hawksbill and green sea turtles around the reef perimeter
Expansive coral bommies supporting schools of Arabian butterflyfish and juvenile snappers
Clearer offshore conditions compared to mainland coastal dive spots
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring and autumn provide moderate air and sea temperatures alongside calmer winds.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Arabian ButterflyfishChaetodon melapterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb StingrayHimantura uarnak | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Yellowbar AngelfishPomacanthus maculosus | Common |
Marine forecast
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