Red Sea Coral Diving
Marine & Pelagic
Fish
Intermediate
Egypt — Sharm el-Sheikh
Year-round
Overview
World-class diving with pristine hard coral reefs and dramatic wall dives.
Equipment
- Dive gear
- Reef identification slate
- Underwater camera
- Dive light
Safety Notes
- Strong currents at Strait of Tiran
- Fire coral contact causes painful burns
Identification Tips
1
Jackson Reef for pelagics, Ras Mohammed for walls
2
Lionfish hover motionless under ledges
3
Napoleonfish are curious and approach divers
Species Checklist
| Species | Likelihood | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Napoleonfish | common | Approaching divers curiously |
| Lionfish | common | Under ledges and overhangs |
| Oceanic Whitetip Shark | uncommon | Deep blue water |
| Dugong | rare | Seagrass beds in Marsa Alam |