Persian Gulf

Quick facts Location: West Asia Type: Gulf / marginal sea (a Mediterranean sea in the geographic sense) Inflow / Connections: Gulf of Oman (via the Strait of Hormuz); Shatt al-Arab […]

The Middle East map clearly illustrates the strategic importance of the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea—two of the most consequential bodies of water shaping global history, economics, and geopolitics. […]

Welcome, explorers! Let’s set sail to discover the Persian Gulf, an ancient and shimmering body of water that has been a center of trade, culture, and life for thousands of years. […]

The Enduring Name: A Link to Antiquity The body of water situated between the Iranian Plateau and the Arabian Peninsula is internationally and historically known as the Persian Gulf. This name […]

Where to bunker in the Persian Gulf and near the Strait of Hormuz: key hubs, services, risks, and best practices for ship operators. Why the Persian Gulf–Hormuz corridor is a […]

Roped four abreast, the column of camels shuffled in the darkness across the rocky plain, each following the shadowy forms of the four in front. The drivers and passengers intermittently […]

Explore how the Persian Gulf’s ancient maritime trade routes transformed the Hijaz, fueling Mecca’s rise and facilitating Islam’s rapid spread across oceans. Discover the enduring link between seafaring and cultural […]

An Encyclopaedic Survey of Marine Life in One of the World’s Most Extreme Seas  Life at the Edge of Environmental Tolerance The Persian Gulf is among the most environmentally challenging […]

  The Strategic Heart of Global Commerce The Persian Gulf—often described as a Mediterranean sea within Western Asia—is far more than a semi-enclosed body of water. It is the strategic […]

The Persian Gulf forms the center of this photograph taken by an astronaut from the International Space Station (ISS). The nighttime lights mark the larger cities and highways of Bahrain, […]