Dive sites · Aqaba
Kirk’s Forest
A forest of black coral trees with canyons leading to deeper water.
Access
Boat
Depth range
30 – 60 m
By boat from Aqaba
about 70 min
About this dive site
This site lies deep off Eel Canyon. It is named after Kirk Green, a pioneer of diving in Aqaba, who first dived the site in 1988. He named it after the profusion of black coral trees, and many inviting canyons lead to deeper depths.
Our tec team is exploring the site further and has found another small wreck that remains to be identified. Recommended bottom gas: Tmx16/24.
Best for: Technical divers
Type: Technical
Recommended bottom gas: Tmx16/24
Dive it with our tec team
Technical dives are planned with our tec team, including twinsets, blended gases and boat logistics. See the technical diving page for the training path, or call us to plan your dive.
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Al Shorouk wreck
A ship scuttled by the Aqaba Marine Park in 2008, with an accessible engine room and bridge.
Plan your dive in Aqaba
Call or message us on WhatsApp: +962 79 669 9008. Tell us what you want to dive and when.