Explore Daedalus

The Daedalus reef lies to the east of Marsa Alam on the coast of the Red Sea in Egypt. It is a shallow reef which has steep drop offs along all sides. This is a mecca for large marine species and the main highlight of why divers visit here. It is located far out and has heavy currents which attracts species such as Hammerheads, Thresher Sharks, Whale Sharks, Manta Rays...and more! Even though these large species are absolutely bucket list, Daedalus also offers some incredible coral tables and coral walls, including an entire wall covered in Anemones and all the Clownfish defending their homes, an adorable sight to see.

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Diving in Daedalus

Even though there is a variety of depths and types of dives, it is recommended that divers have some experience before they come here due to the deeper depths and the currents. There are gorgeous coral walls to drift past, flourishing reefs to glide over and drops offs to revel over. There is also an intensely thrilling wreck lying at 80 to 100 metres for tec divers to have a truly unique experience. The dive sites are accessed by liveaboards from Marsa Alam or Hurghada.

Dive Sites

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Daedalus Reef (★4.3)

Daedalus Reef (★4.3)

Deadalus Reef can only be reached by Liveaboard boats and is one of the top dive sites on most diver’s wish list. A stand alone 400m long reef approx. 80km away from Marsa Alam, this spectacular reef is difficult to miss as it even has its own lighthouse.

The best Months to dive in Daedalus

One of the many reasons for the Red Sea being so popular is that divers can dive in pleasant conditions throughout the year. In the winter months (December to February), the water temperature only drops down to 20 degrees Celsius, and in the summer months (July to September) the water temperatures can reach 30 degrees Celsius. The visibility in this area is usually fantastic between 15 and 40 metres. Regarding marine life, May and June are the best months to see Whale Sharks, Manta Rays and Hammerhead Sharks. Thresher Sharks prefer colder waters so they will be present in higher numbers in the winter.

Top Wildlife Sightings in Daedalus

Daedalus is known for being one of the top diving areas in the Red Sea to spot sharks. There is a variety of shark species here of which many will definitely be on divers bucket lists. The species include Hammerhead Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Silvertip Reef Sharks, Whale Sharks and the elusive and adorable Thresher Sharks. Out in the blue divers can spot large pelagic species including Tuna, Barracuda and even the majestic Manta Rays! Aside from the larger species the impressive, flourishing, circular reef here also houses an abundance of marine species. Another adorable spectacle is the wall which is covered in Anemones and their inhabitants protecting their precious homes.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
1.4k Sightings
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54
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151
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117
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Scalloped Hammerhead

Scalloped Hammerhead
1.2k Sightings
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48
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127
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266
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200
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195
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125
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Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Oceanic Whitetip Shark
989 Sightings
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22
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41
J
44
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21
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18
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36
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309
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451
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47

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Total number of species approx.: 600

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Wrasse

Wrasse
852 Sightings
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38
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45
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133
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102
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86
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87
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74
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127
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122
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Total number of species approx.: 200

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Moray Eel

Moray Eel
673 Sightings
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41
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106
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96
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71
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33
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37
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102
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Great Hammerhead Shark

Great Hammerhead Shark
628 Sightings
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36
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70
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124
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91
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90
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77
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41
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18
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Reef Manta Ray

Reef Manta Ray
547 Sightings
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34
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112
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81
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54
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48
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87
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25
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83
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23
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Giant Oceanic Manta Ray

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray
536 Sightings
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26
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61
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78
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95
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68
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87
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34
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73
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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
120 Sightings
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0
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0
M
14
J
13
J
24
A
19
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16
O
18
N
16
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0

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Total number of species approx.: 3

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Thresher Shark

Thresher Shark
111 Sightings
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11
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13
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13
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19
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43
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12
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Common Dolphin

Common Dolphin
41 Sightings
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28
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13
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0
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Total number of species approx.: 28

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Clownfish

Clownfish
886 Sightings
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0
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0
M
41
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40
M
118
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105
J
101
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81
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85
O
135
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136
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44

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Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
805 Sightings
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35
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46
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116
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106
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91
A
70
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87
O
100
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122
D
32

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Total number of species approx.: 15

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Tuna

Tuna
777 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
26
A
49
M
121
J
141
J
126
A
80
S
83
O
58
N
76
D
17

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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
709 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
32
A
33
M
116
J
86
J
96
A
66
S
72
O
79
N
107
D
22

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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
694 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
36
A
33
M
113
J
87
J
79
A
59
S
75
O
81
N
102
D
29
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Silky Shark

Silky Shark
655 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
37
A
30
M
74
J
91
J
30
A
0
S
25
O
118
N
185
D
65

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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
637 Sightings
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0
M
26
A
28
M
82
J
88
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95
A
66
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74
O
73
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86
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19

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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
517 Sightings
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0
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0
M
17
A
32
M
62
J
67
J
74
A
44
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54
O
69
N
76
D
22

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Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
483 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
22
A
23
M
57
J
66
J
52
A
31
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50
O
64
N
86
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32

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Total number of species approx.: 8

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Bannerfish

Bannerfish
447 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
17
A
25
M
70
J
59
J
36
A
29
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55
O
72
N
64
D
20

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Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
426 Sightings
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0
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0
M
20
A
27
M
83
J
41
J
38
A
32
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41
O
39
N
85
D
20

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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
405 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
13
A
20
M
58
J
76
J
41
A
34
S
37
O
50
N
55
D
21

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Total number of species approx.: 3

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Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
314 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
23
M
51
J
47
J
29
A
22
S
34
O
38
N
55
D
15

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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
312 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
15
A
18
M
43
J
26
J
52
A
27
S
21
O
35
N
59
D
16

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Total number of species approx.: 60

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Soldierfish

Soldierfish
312 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
16
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20
M
43
J
26
J
41
A
20
S
38
O
43
N
55
D
10

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Total number of species approx.: 350

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Damselfish

Damselfish
275 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
20
A
14
M
40
J
30
J
25
A
20
S
37
O
42
N
33
D
14

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Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper

Snapper
254 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
13
A
23
M
45
J
16
J
32
A
13
S
34
O
27
N
36
D
15

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Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
253 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
15
A
14
M
56
J
33
J
29
A
16
S
20
O
35
N
22
D
13

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Total number of species approx.: 3

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Cornetfish

Cornetfish
246 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
13
A
11
M
41
J
35
J
26
A
0
S
17
O
48
N
43
D
12

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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Goatfish

Goatfish
178 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
12
M
38
J
29
J
20
A
0
S
18
O
17
N
31
D
13

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Total number of species approx.: 60

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Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish
137 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
26
J
18
J
19
A
0
S
24
O
17
N
33
D
0
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Whitetip Reef Shark

Whitetip Reef Shark
127 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
12
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
29
N
68
D
18

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Total number of species approx.: 25

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Boxfish

Boxfish
109 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
16
J
13
J
18
A
10
S
15
O
16
N
21
D
0

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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
84 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
13
J
13
J
12
A
0
S
13
O
16
N
17
D
0
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Grey Reef Shark

Grey Reef Shark
81 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
11
M
12
J
10
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
12
N
36
D
0

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Total number of species approx.: 80

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Emperor

Emperor
78 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
10
J
0
J
0
A
10
S
20
O
13
N
25
D
0

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Total number of species approx.: 15

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Garfish

Garfish
77 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
28
J
13
J
0
A
0
S
14
O
0
N
22
D
0
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Silvertip Shark

Silvertip Shark
65 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
10
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
21
N
34
D
0

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Total number of species approx.: 2

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Tarpon

Tarpon
63 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
13
J
14
J
0
A
10
S
10
O
0
N
16
D
0

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Total number of species approx.: 3000

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Nudibranch

Nudibranch
44 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
15
J
0
J
15
A
0
S
0
O
14
N
0
D
0

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Total number of species approx.: 80

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Stingrays

Stingrays
43 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
15
J
17
A
0
S
0
O
11
N
0
D
0

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Total number of species approx.: 3500

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Soft Corals

Soft Corals
35 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
21
J
0
J
14
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
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0

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