Red Sea Marine Life Encyclopedia

From whale sharks the size of buses to nudibranchs the size of jellybeans — the species guides we use ourselves when planning dives. When to see them, where to look, and how to dive with them respectfully.

1,200+Fish species
200+Coral species
10%Endemic to Red Sea

Species Guides

The Red Sea is home to over 1,200 fish species and more than 200 species of hard and soft coral, with around 10% endemic — found nowhere else on Earth. These guides cover the species you're most likely to encounter (or hope to encounter) while diving from our seven bases at Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Makadi Bay and Sahl Hasheesh.

Want timing tips for your trip?

Different species are active at different times of year. See our month-by-month guide to know exactly when to visit for the marine life you most want to see.

Best Time to Dive Guide