Located in the Straits of Tiran, the Woodhouse Reef is the narrowest and longest of the Tiran reefs. Divers usually use the strong current in the area to drift along the eastern side of the reef. While doing that, you’ll encounter various species of fish including reef sharks and eagle rays. It is advised for divers to stay close to eachother and help eachother out at this site: the current can sweep them off into the very dangerous shipping lane. The sandy passages you’ll cross along the way are often home to sleeping sharks as well. Big pelagic such as tuna and jacks are also frequently spotted on site, in addition to great numbers of reef fish.
The site can only be accessed by boat, and snorkelers are also allowed to enjoy the shallowest parts of the reef.
Depth: 0-40 m
Visibility: 10-30 m
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The site can only be accessed by boat, and snorkelers are also allowed to enjoy the shallowest parts of the reef.
Depth: 0-40 m
Visibility: 10-30 m
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