Coral Reefs of the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea

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Coral Reefs of the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is part of the Tentative list of Saudi Arabia in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.

The Coral Reefs of the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia focus on the resilience of the coral reefs in this area, adapting better to climate change than reefs elsewhere. They are also rich in biodiversity, with over 265 species of coral and some 800 species of fish.

Map of Coral Reefs of the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea

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Full Name
Coral Reefs of the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Country
Saudi Arabia
Added
2024
Type
Natural
Categories
Natural landscape - Marine and Coastal
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2024 Added to Tentative List

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