Jackson Reef
Near Nabq
One of the four reefs of the Strait of Tiran, with hard coral walls and strong channel currents.
Depth
5–40 m
Recommended level
Advanced Open Water
Average visibility
30 m
Water temperature
26 °C
Current
Strong
Access
Boat
Best time
All year round
Recommended certification
Drift Diver
Approx. price
55 USD / dive
One of the four reefs of the Strait of Tiran, with hard coral walls and strong channel currents.
Location
See on the interactive map1 park within 30 km — see the related spots section for more detail.
48 species documented in Jackson Reef
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Least ConcernDelfín mular
Tursiops truncatus
EndangeredNapoleón
Cheilinus undulatus
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
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 española (Spanish dancer)
Hexabranchus sanguineus
Babosa de mar verrugosa
Onchidium verruculatum
Ecosystem
Nearby parks
What is there to see on land, near this site?
Nabq
4 km away
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