Hurghada is the central Red Sea coast diving hub — the largest dive centre concentration in Egypt, easy access to Giftun Islands, Carless Reef, Abu Nuhas wrecks, and offshore reefs. Articles, dive sit
Hurghada is the central Red Sea coast diving hub — the largest dive centre concentration in Egypt, easy access to Giftun Islands, Carless Reef, Abu Nuhas wrecks, and offshore reefs. Articles, dive site guides and trip planning advice.
Complete Red Sea anemonefish guide — Amphiprion bicinctus (two-banded clownfish), the Red Sea's resident clownfish. Identification, anemone symbiosis, sex change, behaviour, where divers see them.
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Complete bluespotted ribbontail ray species guide for the Red Sea — Taeniura lymma. Identification, electric-blue spots, venomous tail spines, behaviour, diet, IUCN status, and how divers see it.
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The Red Sea's native lionfish (Pterois miles, the devil firefish) — identification, venom, first aid, ecology, and the native-vs-invasive context every diver should understand.
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The three reef sharks every Red Sea diver encounters — whitetip (Triaenodon obesus), blacktip (Carcharhinus melanopterus), grey reef (C. amblyrhynchos). ID, behaviour, dive sites.
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Both the oceanic manta (Mobula birostris) and the reef manta (Mobula alfredi) live in Egyptian Red Sea waters. Where to see them, when, and how to recognise each species.
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A 70-metre Soviet-built warship sunk by Israeli aircraft in 1970, resting at 25-32m just twenty minutes from Hurghada Marina. Honest guide to the dive, the history, and what to expect underwater.
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A 115-metre passenger ferry that sank in 1991 carrying hundreds of pilgrims home from Mecca. The wreck, the history, and the ethical question every diver must answer for themselves.
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Carcharhinus longimanus — the Red Sea's iconic pelagic shark. Season, best sites (Elphinstone, Brothers, Daedalus), behaviour and safe-diving guidelines.
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Stenella longirostris — named for their aerial spins. Dolphin House, Sataya Reef, dolphin-watching etiquette and responsible encounter guidelines.
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Gymnothorax javanicus — the largest moray species on earth. Where to find them, the truth about their "aggressive" reputation, and photography tips.
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Chelonia mydas — the Red Sea's most commonly-encountered turtle. Resident populations, nesting behaviour, and how to dive with turtles respectfully.
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Cheilinus undulatus — the Red Sea's most recognisable reef fish, often following divers throughout the dive. Behaviour, best sites, conservation.
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