Dolphin Reef
At the "Dolphin Reef" in Eilat, you can engage in various activities that focus mainly on getting to know dolphins and conserving them. Here are some things you can do there:
1. *Swimming with Dolphins* – You can swim with dolphins in their natural habitat with the guidance of professional instructors. The experience allows you to get closer to the dolphins and understand their behavior in the wild.
2. *Diving Lessons* – The reef offers the opportunity to learn how to dive in the Red Sea waters, with certified instructors, to explore coral reefs and the diverse marine life in the area.
3. *Guided Tours* – There are tours available with guides who explain about dolphins, the conservation process, the ecology of the Red Sea, and the coral reefs.
4. *Lectures and Workshops* – The site also offers educational activities like lectures on dolphins and wildlife conservation, which can be interesting and enriching for visitors of all ages.
5. *Visit the Information Center* – There is an information center where you can learn about the conservation process of dolphins, their characteristics, and the research related to them.
History
[edit]The Dolphin Reef opened its doors in 1990. The site is home to Black Sea bottlenose dolphins that are not trained to perform and there are no dolphin shows, but they are able to interact freely with human visitors. The dolphins, known for their curiosity and friendliness, approach the observation posts and floating piers, and swim alongside the people who snorkel and dive there.[1]
The sea-pen covers an area of 10,000 square metres (110,000 sq ft), and is enclosed with buoyed nets. It is an average of 12 metres (39 ft) deep.[2] The eastern side has a steeply sloping wall profile, giving way to a sandy slope. Many species of fish can be found in the area. Angelfish, butterflyfish, cuttlefish, bluespotted and blackspotted stingrays are common.
The Dolphin Reef Dive Center offers individual and group diving tours, as well as special therapy sessions for the disabled and seminars on animal and dolphin behavior.
See also
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[edit]External links
[edit]- www.dolphinreef.co.il (official website)
29°30′55″N 34°55′34″E / 29.51528°N 34.92611°E
