Selah Reef

Top Dive Time

45-60Min

Distance

10.3 km @ 130° From

Sindalah Island

Approx 45 minutes by boat

Skills

Beginners, Advanced, Snorkellers, Free Diving,

Site Features

Snorkelling, Pinnacles,

Selah Reef is situated close to its namesake island, which means ‘connection’ in Arabic. The reef is characterised by a series of narrow-set pinnacles that are full of colour and life. So much so, in fact, that the site has been nicknamed Pandora after the 2009 science fiction film Avatar. It’s certainly easy to see the resemblance.

Floating around these pinnacles, which are resplendent with gorgonian fans, maxima clams, sponges and hard and soft coral in every imaginable shape and colour, offers adventurers an immersive, multi-sensory experience. The narrow towers, which are much like an underwater city, are especially interesting for photography enthusiasts. Not only do the pinnacles themselves make interesting subjects, but so do the dazzling assortment of brightly coloured fish to be seen swimming among the anemone. Besides the resident anthias, divers can also expect to see creatures such as the classic clownfish, titan triggerfish, tangs, and hungry parrotfish, who use their beaklike front teeth to scrape and snap at the coral to extract succulent polyps.

With a mild current and a depth of just 20m, it’s a safe and enjoyable dive for divers and snorkellers alike.