Al Maqta

★★★★★ (42)

Al Maqta dive site is opposite of Ras Sarkan on the north part of Habalayn Bay. It is a coral wall with some slopes and a beautiful coral garden. Depth: 10–35 meters. Good for the Macro and Night diving. REMARKS: Some current is on the tips of the site, usually coming from inside out.

MARINE LIFE: schools of Fusiliers and Giant Trivially, also Batfish, Damselfish, Stingrays, Moray Eels, Turtles, Lobster, and Cuttlefish. If you are lucky, may see a shark or Mola-Mola.

Dive Activity

Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Moray Eel

12 Sightings
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Green Turtle

7 Sightings
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Barracuda

4 Sightings
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Wrasse

4 Sightings
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Hawksbill Turtle

2 Sightings
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Octopus

1 Sightings
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Clownfish

11 Sightings
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Pipefish

10 Sightings
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Angelfish

8 Sightings
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Butterfly Fish

8 Sightings
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Jackfish

8 Sightings
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Lionfish

8 Sightings
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Parrotfish

8 Sightings
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Triggerfish

8 Sightings
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Boxfish

8 Sightings
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Snapper

7 Sightings
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Soldierfish

7 Sightings
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Goatfish

7 Sightings
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Pufferfish

7 Sightings
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Surgeonfish

6 Sightings
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Squirrelfish

6 Sightings
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Damselfish

6 Sightings
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Bannerfish

6 Sightings
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Sweetlips and Grunts

4 Sightings
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Crab

4 Sightings
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Cuttlefish

3 Sightings
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Garfish

2 Sightings
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Trumpetfish

2 Sightings
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Shrimp

2 Sightings
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Zebra Shark

1 Sightings
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Stingrays

1 Sightings
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Porcupinefish

1 Sightings
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Flounder

1 Sightings
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Squid

1 Sightings
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