Dive site guide · Abu Ramada reef complex · Coral garden
Gota Abu Ramada — dive site guide
Also known as The Aquarium, Abu Ramada Aquarium, Gota Abu Ramada - Aquarium, Aquarium
Gota Abu Ramada is a coral garden near Abu Ramada island, in the Abu Ramada reef complex south of the Giftun Islands. Sources document depths to 16 m. Independent guides rate it beginner, usually with mild current. Regularly reported life includes brain corals, turtles and goatfish schools. Its position is confirmed by independent sources.
Documented site depths are not a recommended dive depth. Your dive plan stays within your certification limit and takes account of conditions and experience. Read our safety information.
How deep does it go?
The Aquarium's published maximum is 16 m. The separate Abu Ramada island guide's 30 m value is not used here.
What's the underwater landscape like?
Sources describe two pinnacles, brain corals and coral pinnacles.
- Coral blocks
What marine life can you see?
Regularly seen: Brain corals, turtles, goatfish schools and juvenile barracuda.
Occasional or seasonal — never guaranteed: Eagle rays outside the west pinnacles, morays, cornetfish and jacks.
Who can dive it?
Suitable for: Open Water, Advanced
Safety: Boat traffic.
How is it dived?
South side is the anchorage (less nice).
Season: crowded Aug-Sep; better on stormy days/winter
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