The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) discovered a blue hole by their radar during routine surveys. The whole has been named Al Dhafra Blue Hole (since it is found in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi). This hole is 12 metres in depth, 300 meters long and 200 metres wide. It is filled with all kinds of marine life, for example, grouper, sweetlips, emperor fish and jackfish and at least 10 different coral species.
Marine creatures present inside the hole attract tourists from all over the world. The deepest blue hole in the world is The Yongle present in the South China sea. One major reason for these kinds of holes to form is erosion. These holes are usually found in shallow waters.
FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS
