Source: TH
Context: A new study has revealed that coral reefs in the Gulf of Eilat experienced a 3,000-year growth shutdown due to global cooling, but later recovered naturally from deeper waters.
About Gulf of Eilat (Gulf of Aqaba):
- Location:
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- A northern extension of the Red Sea, situated east of the Sinai Peninsula and west of the Arabian Peninsula.
- It is also known as Gulf of Aqaba.
- Neighbouring Nations: Shares its coastline with four countries: Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
- Geographical Features:
- Key Cities: Includes Taba (Egypt), Eilat (Israel), and Aqaba (Jordan) at its northernmost point.
- Depth & Size: Maximum depth of 1,850 meters, significantly deeper than the adjacent Gulf of Suez.
- Geological Formation: Forms the southern end of the Dead Sea Transform, a major tectonic fault zone.
- Coral Ecosystem: Home to the world’s northernmost coral reefs, which have shown resilience despite environmental changes.
