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Established in 1981 the Aqaba
Marine Aquarium was set up to demonstrate the beauty,
uniqueness and importance of the coral reef ecosystem of
the Gulf of Aqaba. It also serves as a venue for
teaching and research at the university level. More than
30 species of stony and soft corals, 30 different
invertebrates and about 45 species of reef fish are
represented in the Aqaba Marine Aquarium.
A simulation of coral reef in the
Gulf of Aqaba is established in a 40 m3 roofless
concrete tank. Scientific, technical and maintenance
operations in the Aqaba Marine Aquarium are conducted
under the direct supervision of the MSS staff. |
