Aqaba Marine Reserve
Aqaba Marine Reserve is part of the Tentative list of Jordan in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Aqaba Marine Reserve is a protected zone in the Red Sea, known for its extensive coral reef system. The area has unique marine biodiversity, including high fish diversity and the occurrence of four species of sea turtles. It is also an Important Bird Area because of migrating birds.
Map of Aqaba Marine Reserve
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Aqaba Marine Reserve
- Country
- Jordan
- Added
- 2023
- Type
- Natural
- Categories
- Natural landscape - Marine and Coastal
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2023 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Aqaba Marine Reserve