Scuba diving locations in The Bahrain:

• Over 400 square miles of oyster beds flourish in the warm, shallow waters of Bahrain, but as the sea bottom composition in Bahrain is primarily sand, with extensive rock formations, there is an average underwater visibility of 5 metres close into shore and up to 25 metres on the more distant offshore reefs.
• In southern Bahrain, Dugongs can be seen feeding on the sea grass during cooler months.
• Located 50 nautical miles north of Bahrain, Fasht Najwah is an excellent dive location for advanced divers and photographers keen to spot whale sharks.

When to scuba dive in The Bahrain:

The water temperature stays above 20°C all year, rising to 34°C in Summer.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in The Bahrain:

• The Fifi is a tug boat wreck that's mostly intact, lying 8 km off the coast amongst large patches of vegetation.
• The Seistein is a very old tranport ship that is broken up, but has plenty of fish and sea snakes around too.
• one reef in Bahrain that has remained largely unharmed by reclamation practices, Bulthama. About a two-hour boat ride to the north of Bahrain, it boasts an abundance of marine life, from beautiful hard and soft corals to moray eels, sea snakes and hundreds of species of fish, including whale sharks.

The best snorkeling spots in The Bahrain:

Fun scuba Facts:

Bahrain means "two seas" in Arabic, referring to the fresh water springs that can be found within the salty sea surrounding it. It is this which is believed to be responsible for the unusual lustre of Bahraini pearls, the country's main economy before the discovery of oil. Bahraini natural pearls are considered by some to be the finest in the world. If you find a pearl whilst diving, its yours to keep!

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: Bahraini dinar (BHD)
• Population: is approximately 1,000,000 (2010)
• Time Zone: AST (GMT+3)
• Main languages spoken: Arabic ## Diveable overseas territories:

Bahraini scuba diving federations:

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):