Daymaniyat Islands · Oman · Wall · Reef
Aquarium
Coral-covered boulders above a wall that runs both ways
Area photo: Wusel007 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Aquarium is an underwater rock near the Daymaniyat Islands with big boulders under a dense cover of colourful corals and a wall running north and south below. The depth ranges from 8 to 27 m, though most dives stay above 18 m, and the direction of the dive follows the current.
Also known as Aquarium Daymaniyat.
Where it is and how deep
23.8402° N, 58.1147° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The site is an underwater rock, and the dive starts at about 7 m. From there divers swim either south or north along the wall, depending on the current. Big rocks on top carry a dense cover of colourful corals, and most dives stay above 18 m.
To the north the route crosses a sand chute and then follows the wall to a small plateau about 22-24 m down. The deepest part of the site reaches 27 m.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair | Fair | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good |
Season follows Daymaniyat Islands: Sep–May is the main season; whale sharks are most reliable Aug–Nov, and the islands close to landing May–Oct for turtle nesting.
Dive videos
Come with us on our best dive ever at the Aquarium, Daymaniyat Islands, Gulf of Oman · Vance Stevens on YouTube
Sources
- Aquarium dive site — PADI
- Aquarium Oman — SSI
More dive sites in Daymaniyat Islands
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Boat dive to 26 m among the Daymaniyat Islands
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