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Excursion – Diving

Socotra is rich in marine life and fish. The fish are considered migratory, and some are endemic to the island. The island’s tip is one of the most famous places for fishing.

 

1_ ARSAL

Arsal is an area located east of the island’s tip, where the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea meet. It is famous for recreational fishing, as there are shipwrecks around which fish gather. October is considered one of the best months for fishing and marks the reopening of fishing season after having closed in May. October is the season for catching tuna and kingfish.

 

2_ ROCHE AREA

It is one of Socotra’s nature reserves. Rich in coral reefs and fish breeding. The coral reefs lay half a kilometer from the beach.

 

3_ DHI HAMRI RESERVE

One of the richest places in coral reefs, with mountain-shaped rocks at the bottom of the sea. There, you can find many different species of fish.

 

4_ SHOUAB AREA

Shuab is considered one of the most famous areas of Socotra for fish and fishing. It is also a place where lays a shipwreck.

 

5_ HAZIRA ABDUL-KURI AND SAMHA

They are rich in fish.