Old Underwater Observatory, Eilat, Israël
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Beeklust
N 29° 32.850 E 034° 57.208
36R E 689275 N 3270237
The Gulf of Aqaba/Red Sea has some of the best diving spots in the world.
Waymark Code: WM14C26
Location: Israel
Date Posted: 06/08/2021
Views: 2
In Eilat this is the old Underwater Observatory, it's no longer in use but under water there is a lot of sea life. It's a place to start with you diving experiance. You will find Rays, Eels, Scorpionfish, Stonefish, Crocodilefish, Clownfish, Grouper, Triggerfish, Squirrelfish, Pufferfish, Butterflyfish, Angelfish, Trevallies and many others.
Water Type: Other
Salinity: Salt
Access: Shore
Maximum Depth: 6070
Typical Visibility: Excellent (60+ ft)
Has Reef?: yes
Wreck or Submerged Object?: Multiple
Underwater Life: Rays • Eels • Scorpionfish & Stonefish • Crocodilefish • Clownfish • Grouper • Triggerfish • Squirrelfish • Pufferfish • Butterflyfish • Angelfish • Trevallies • Others
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Visit Instructions:
1) To log a visit, at least a picture taken at the surface, including any distinguishing landmarks or buoys if present, is required. While you do not have to enter the water, this is encouraged.
2) If you dive at the site, describe your visit including any details you wish to share such as weather, water temperature, visibility, bottom time, and anything of interest that you observed, living or nonliving.