About this site
Four coral reefs at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba named after 19th century cartographers. Jackson Reef features the wreck of the Lara. Strong currents bring pelagic life including occasional hammerheads. Beautiful coral gardens in the shallows. Part of the Ras Mohammed marine area.
Conditions
- Country
- Egypt
- Region
- Strait of Tiran, Red Sea
- Max depth
- 5–45 m
- Visibility
- 20–35 m
- Water temperature
- 22–28°C
- Difficulty
- Intermediate to Advanced
- Best season
- March-May, September-November
- Type
- Wall
- Suitable for
- Scuba
- Dive types
- Wall
- Reef
- Drift
- Marine life
- Hammerheads
- Sharks
- Rays
- Turtles
- Barracuda
- Eels
- Pelagic fish
Photos
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