Zionist Organization of America

Extravagantly hued sea slugs have become a drawing card for international divers to the shores of Eilat. Unlike their land counterparts, these soft-bodied mollusks in mesmerizing shapes are fanciful and fascinating, sporting intricate patterns on their backs.

The slugs, of course, are just one of the Red Sea’s underwater attractions for divers. The Gulf of Aqaba – with coastlines along Israel, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan – is world-famous for its marine biodiversity and corals.