Aqaba Marine Reserve
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Aqaba Marine Reserve is a nature reserve located in the Aqaba Governorate, Jordan, established in 1997, covers an area of 2.8 square kilometers. This reserve is considered a habitat for important marine life, such as seagrass. It is known for its distinctive fish diversity and coral diversity. 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. The annual rainfall is about 30 mm, and the temperature ranges from 14°C in winter to 32°C in summer, with a maximum of up to 50°C. The humidity ranges between 30-55%, and the climate is dry.[1]