The Jordan Times

Green Fins launched in Aqaba, spearheading marine conservation efforts

AMMAN — The internationally acclaimed Green Fins programme was officially launched in Aqaba on Monday, marking a significant milestone in marine conservation efforts. This collaborative initiative, ...
The Jordan Times

‘Citizen scientists’ urged to monitor Aqaba’s coral reefs

AMMAN — The Royal Marine Conservation Society (JREDS) has launched an initiative urging people to help with monitoring the health status of coral reefs and fish in Aqaba. Any student, dive guide, ...
Zawya

Jordan: Dive to boost tourism, support environmental issues

AMMAN (JT) - The 166point6 Dive Team will descend into Aqaba's clear blue waters in an attempt to set a new depth record in Jordanian waters on Friday, July 29. The divers will set sail from the ...
Zawya

Kempinski Aqaba Sponsors the Record Breaking 166.6 metres Dive in Aqaba

Months of preparation paid off on Friday, July 29, when the 166.point6 Dive Team set a new record for depth in Jordanian waters by diving to 167 meters. The previous record stood at 144 meters. The ...
KEYT

Black sea urchins have disappeared from the Gulf of Aqaba. Their loss could kill off an entire coral reef

In January, Tel Aviv University scientists at the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat noticed that in the span of just a few days, the entire population of the black sea urchins in ...