Musandam Peninsula
The fjords of Arabia, steep mountains falling into the sea; nutrient-rich currents draw pelagic wildlife.
Depth
5–30 m
Recommended level
Advanced Open Water
Average visibility
15 m
Water temperature
26 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Boat
Best time
September-May
Recommended certification
Drift Diver
Approx. price
65 USD / dive
Location
See on the interactive map54 species documented in Musandam Peninsula
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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