Aqaba Marine Reserve

The marine park has numerous recorded waterbirds, especially gulls, terns, and skuas.

The reserve is home to 300 species of hard and soft coral, 512 species of various fish, 3 types of seagrass beds, and two main types of shallow seagrass communities, ranging from half a meter to 40 meters in depth.

Environmental expert emphasizes the importance of protecting part of this coastline due to the presence of various marine species.

The establishment of the marine reserve is an opportunity to include it within the important environmental areas recognized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, reflecting Jordan's commitment to international agreements for the protection of marine environments.

[3] The reserve is considered one of the most biologically diverse areas in the region, featuring scattered coral reefs close to the shore that extend over a distance of 13 km.