Bandar Khayran
A nature reserve of rocky fjords near the Omani capital, with coral reefs and frequent dolphin sightings.
Depth
5–30 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
20 m
Water temperature
26 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Boat
Best time
September-May
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
55 USD / dive
A nature reserve of rocky fjords near the Omani capital, with coral reefs and frequent dolphin sightings.
Location
See on the interactive map54 species documented in Bandar Khayran
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Least ConcernDelfín mular
Tursiops truncatus
EndangeredTiburón ballena
Rhincodon typus
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
EndangeredTortuga verde
Chelonia mydas
Critically EndangeredAlmeja gigante
Tridacna gigas
Anguila jardinera moteada
Heteroconger hassi
Anguila serpiente de bandas
Myrichthys colubrinus
Anémona alfombra gigante
Stichodactyla gigantea
Anémona disco
Discosoma nummiforme
Anémona magnífica
Heteractis magnifica
Babosa de mar verrugosa
Onchidium verruculatum
Ecosystem
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