High School Study Abroad in Eilat, Israel

Visit the beautiful coast of Eilat at Coral Beach. Work to maintain and preserve the breathtaking coral reef, one of the first nature reserves in Israel. The reef is home to a variety of wildlife including parrot fish, Julie fish, giant shells, sea lilies, and butterfly fish. Volunteers manage beach and water maintenance, oversee boating and diving regulations, and help to protect this natural oceanic habitat. Out of the 11 kilometers of Eilat beach that is located within Israeli territory, 1,200 meters have been declared a nature reserve. The Coral Beach Reserve was one of the first nature reserves to be declared in Israel. The Coral Beach Nature Reserve offers a spectacular combination of coral; creating colorful underwater ‘gardens' with butterfly fish, parrot fish, Julie fish, nocturnal fish and many other species, including sea lilies, giant shells and much more. It is one of the most densely populated coral reefs in the world and the only one in Israel.