El Wezer

★★★★☆ (155)

Wizr is a peaceful little bay that offers a mixture of reef, canyon and pinnacle structures. The sandy bottom teems with many micro-organisms. This dive site is suitable for all levels, also perfect for snorkellers.

One highlight is a fluorescent fire anemone that can be found here. This dive site is suitable for all levels, also perfect for snorkellers - quiet and beautiful.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
24 Sightings
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2
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2
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5
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2
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1
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1
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4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

iStock/Juliosanjuan
Eagle Ray

Eagle Ray
16 Sightings
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0
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M
3
J
0
J
0
A
0
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4
O
1
N
4
D
4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

iStock/ultramarinfoto
Wrasse

Wrasse
9 Sightings
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2
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5
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2
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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
6 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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1
M
0
J
0
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0
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0
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0
O
0
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2
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3

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
5 Sightings
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0
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1
M
3
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0
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0
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0
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0
O
1
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus

Octopus
4 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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3
J
0
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0
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0
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0
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1
Tobias Friedrich
Bottlenose Dolphin

Bottlenose Dolphin
2 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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2
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Reef Manta Ray

Reef Manta Ray
2 Sightings
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2
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Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle
2 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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2
O
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N
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
25 Sightings
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5
J
1
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0
O
3
N
2
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8
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
24 Sightings
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4
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2
M
6
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0
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1
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0
O
3
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4
D
4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
24 Sightings
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4
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2
M
2
A
2
M
6
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0
J
0
A
0
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0
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1
N
2
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5

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
23 Sightings
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3
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1
M
1
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4
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6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish

Angelfish
20 Sightings
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3
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2
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5
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1
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0
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2
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6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics
Soldierfish

Soldierfish
19 Sightings
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3
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2
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5
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0
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A
1
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0
O
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4
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4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
19 Sightings
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1
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1
M
2
A
2
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5
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1
J
0
A
0
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2
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2
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3

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
18 Sightings
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2
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1
M
0
A
2
M
4
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0
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A
1
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0
O
1
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3
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4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
18 Sightings
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3
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1
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2
A
2
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5
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0
J
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A
1
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0
O
2
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0
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2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
17 Sightings
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4
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1
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0
A
2
M
4
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0
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1
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3

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
17 Sightings
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2
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2
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4
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0
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0
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0
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0
O
3
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3
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3

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

iStock-Rainer von Brandis
Snapper

Snapper
15 Sightings
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3
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0
M
2
A
2
M
3
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0
J
0
A
0
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0
O
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3
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2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
15 Sightings
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0
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0
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2
M
5
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0
J
0
A
1
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0
O
1
N
0
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6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel
Boxfish

Boxfish
13 Sightings
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0
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1
M
1
A
1
M
5
J
0
J
0
A
1
S
0
O
0
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0
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4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

iStock/Extreme-Photographer
Stingrays

Stingrays
12 Sightings
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4
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0
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A
1
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0
O
2
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0
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Shutterstock-Levent Konuk
Goatfish

Goatfish
11 Sightings
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1
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0
A
2
M
4
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0
J
0
A
0
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0
O
2
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0
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2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
8 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
A
2
M
4
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0
J
0
A
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0
O
0
N
2
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
8 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
1
A
0
M
4
J
0
J
0
A
1
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 20

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Porcupinefish

Porcupinefish
8 Sightings
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0
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0
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2
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5
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0
J
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A
0
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0
O
1
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0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Shutterstock-Miroslav Halama
Cornetfish

Cornetfish
7 Sightings
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0
F
1
M
0
A
2
M
0
J
0
J
0
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0
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0
O
0
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4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Shutterstock_Leo Lorenzo
Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
7 Sightings
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0
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1
M
0
A
0
M
4
J
0
J
0
A
0
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0
O
1
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0
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker
Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
6 Sightings
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0
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0
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4
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AdobeStock_cherylvb
Garibaldi Damselfish

Garibaldi Damselfish
6 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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2
M
3
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0
J
0
A
0
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0
O
0
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0
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

iStock-bearacreative
Emperor

Emperor
5 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
A
1
M
4
J
0
J
0
A
0
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0
O
0
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0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
4 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
1
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
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2
O
1
N
0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 20

Shutterstock-Lewis Burnett
Guitarfish

Guitarfish
3 Sightings
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0
F
1
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
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0
O
0
N
2
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

Shutterstock-s_a_j
Sand Eel

Sand Eel
3 Sightings
J
1
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0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
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0
O
0
N
2
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 50

istock-atese
Frogfish

Frogfish
3 Sightings
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1
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0
A
0
M
2
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0
J
0
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0
O
0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Stonefish

Stonefish
3 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
A
0
M
2
J
0
J
0
A
0
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0
O
1
N
0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

iStock-Christian von Mach
Pipefish

Pipefish
2 Sightings
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0
F
1
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
1
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 15

Shutterstock-Hans Gert Broeder
Garfish

Garfish
2 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
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0
O
2
N
0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Shutterstock_DiveIvanov
Squid

Squid
2 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
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0
O
0
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0
D
2
AdobeStock-_italo
Moon Jellyfish

Moon Jellyfish
2 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
2
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Shutterstock-Vladimir Wrangel
Sole

Sole
2 Sightings
J
0
F
1
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
1
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 400

Shutterstock-Pavaphon Supanantananont
Blennis

Blennis

2 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
2
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 33

Shutterstock-Gerald Robert Fischer
Hawkfishes

Hawkfishes
2 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
2
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

Shutterstock-Adnan Buyuk
Sea Breams

Sea Breams
2 Sightings
J
0
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0
M
0
A
0
M
2
J
0
J
0
A
0
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0
O
0
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0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

SSI-Peter Schinck
Flatheads

Flatheads
2 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
2
J
0
J
0
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0
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0
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0
Shutterstock-Daniel Poloha
New Zealand Blue Cod

New Zealand Blue Cod

2 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
A
0
M
2
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0
J
0
A
0
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0
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0
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0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

Shutterstock-Roberto Dani
File Fish

File Fish
2 Sightings
J
0
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0
M
0
A
0
M
2
J
0
J
0
A
0
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0
O
0
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0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 1500

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Hard Corals

Hard Corals
2 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
M
2
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0
J
0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3500

Unsplash-pascal van de vendel
Soft Corals

Soft Corals
2 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
2
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
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0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 950

Unsplash-Sonia Kowsar
Sea Urchins

Sea Urchins
2 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
2
J
0
J
0
A
0
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0
O
0
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0
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0

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Three Corners Sea Beach, 0100 Marsa Alam, Egypt
Infinity Diving Center

Infinity Diving Center

Onatti beach resort, 84712 El quseir, Egypt
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The Divers Universe

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Abu Dabour <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

Abu Dabour (★4.5)

The nearby jetty can be used to enter this dive or you can enter from the shore through a very nice small canyon leading you to the clear blue water. This dive starts with a sloping sand bottom where you can choose to head to the north or south reef.
Mares
Marsa Mourain <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Marsa Mourain (★4.2)

The entrance is a sandy corridor between the rocks equipped with a rope. This makes the entrance and exit easier in case of a strong current. Both sides of the sandy bay are covered with beautiful reefs with corners. You will find colorful soft and hard corals.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Marsa Murain <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Marsa Murain (★4.2)

The dive site is in a bay formation allowing two nice shore dives to be conducted. This site is suitable for all levels of divers. The shallow water shore entry is easy and only requires extra energy when there are rough seas. As soon as you enter the water you will notice the nice landscape that contains many sand eels.
Scubapro
Halg El Shouni <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Halg El Shouni (★4.4)

Divesite: Entry through a hole and canyon after this very nice coralblocks, max. depth: 30m, distance: about 25 minutes in south direction by minibus - starting from Port Ghalib.
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Marsa Shoni Bay <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Marsa Shoni Bay (★4.3)

Also known as Shoni Bay, this site has an easy, sandy entrance with the main reef to the north and south. On the south side, around 80m from the main reef, beautiful coral blocks are found with a lot of colorful hard corals.
Extra Divers Ghalib, Port Ghalib
Abu Saile <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Abu Saile (★4.3)

An amazing dive site that is approx. 50 min away from Port Ghalib Marina offering daily boats. This dive site is suitable for all diver levels. You will see beautiful hard corals in the shallow areas. The shore can be accessed through the hole in the reef top.
Natalia L. (#3098203)
Tulip Resort House Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Tulip Resort House Reef (★4.3)

The entrance to the dive site is from the jetty. There is a coral wall until 12m and then a sandy bottom with few coral gardens dropping to 40m. Beautiful hard corals.
Hans E. (#3545391)
Marsa Shouna <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Marsa Shouna (★4.2)

A fantastic dive site that can be accessed by daily boats or as a shore dive. Shallow with a sloping bottom toward a north or south running reef. The south reef can be reached by Zodiac or from the shore.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Ras Um Halg <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Ras Um Halg (★4.4)

Several blocks beautifully covered with hard and soft corals. Max. Depth: 30 meters. Travel time: about 30 minutes south from Port Ghalib by boat.
Mares
Sharm Salman <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Sharm Salman (★4.2)

Dive Site: Several blocks beautifully overgrown with hard and soft corals. Max depth: 30m. Travel time: Approximately 30 minutes south from Port Ghalib by boat.
Tom Collin L. (#4173406)
Umm El Ros/Marsa Mubarak <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Umm El Ros/Marsa Mubarak (★4.3)

Umm El Ros is one of the most well known dive sites in the port Ghalib area and only a 15 minute ride away from the marina. A natural bay formation keeps this site protected. A beautiful dive can be conducted from 1m depth through a sandy bottom to the northern reef or to the southern pinnacles.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Coral Garden Ghalib <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Coral Garden Ghalib (★4.4)

Dive site: very beautiful coral garden and always good for a surprise. This is the north of diving spot Imbarak. Max. Depth: 25 meters. Journey time: Approx. 15 minutes South by boat.
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Port Ghalib Fishmarket <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

Port Ghalib Fishmarket (★4.1)

House reef Port Ghalib - offers something for every diver. The beginner can enter the water via a sandy beach and finds a nice reef at 5 - 20m depth. At the outer reef it drops down, depending on the training, to far over 60m.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Port Ghalib Palace <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

Port Ghalib Palace (★4.1)

Entry is via the jetty from the Palace. There are several options as dives. Dive north to Port Ghalib sand oasis. Dive south to Port Ghalib Fish Market. Dive to the plateau at 35 m.
Mares
Port Ghalib Sand-Oasis <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

Port Ghalib Sand-Oasis (★4.1)

Entry and exit is via the jetty. From here there are two options. Either head north or head south to the Palace. The dive to Palace is a one-way dive.
Mares
Villa Koraffi <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Villa Koraffi (★4.4)

Easy dive along the coast; max. depth: >40 meter; distance: about 15 minutes in north of Port Ghalib. Boat diving. mostly slight current from north to south.
Bernd J. (#4714358)
Marsa Umm Gerifat South <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Marsa Umm Gerifat South (★4.4)

Snorkelers and divers can enter the park via the jetty/zodiac, speedboat, or beach. The entrance is very easy because you enter the water from a staircase. This site is a slowly sloping reef with many plateaus and up to 40m depth. There is a beautiful canyon at 6 - 18m. Training platforms at 2,3,5 and 9m.
Scubapro
Shaab Alaya <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Shaab Alaya (★4.3)

Shaab Alaya is dived in a northerly direction. On the stone wall are countless hard and soft corals. Because of the beautiful drop off that starts from 2m till 17m there is a lot of different marine life to find in and on the wall. The structure of the reef gives the possibility to look for the small marine life.
Anne C. (#4781337)
The Three Corners Sea Beach Resort, housereef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

The Three Corners Sea Beach Resort, housereef (★4.4)

Main reef with a fall from 12 to 30m and slowly degrades with several pinnacles. Current: little or absent. Entry and Exit depending on sea conditions.
Scubapro
The Cave <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

The Cave (★4.4)

Also known as El Masduda, The Cave’s entrance, and exit is through 2 long canyons with closed and open spaces. The main route is marked with a rope. Outside the main reef, you will find many wonderful, small pinnacles with a depth of around 15-18 meters.
Mares
The Cave <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

The Cave (★4.2)

Divesite: Sand bay with 2 entries. Entry through canyons and caves. The main route is marked with a rope. Max. depth: 15 meters; Distance: about 15 minutes in north direction by minibus.
Scubapro
Soug Bahar <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

Soug Bahar (★4.5)

Divesite: Sand bay with entry. Entry through canyons and caves. The main route is marked with a rope. Max. depth: 30 meter. Distance: about 30 minutes in north direction by minibus.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Sheik Malek <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Sheik Malek (★4.2)

Seagrass meadow with many beautifully overgrown coral blocks. The entrance is via the reef top.
The Divers Universe, 00000 Quseir
Sharm Taahtany <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Sharm Taahtany (★4.2)

Interesting coral-rich wall, easily accessible from Mangroovy Bay by boat (opposite the Oriental Coast area) , perfect for all levels of experience.
Mares
Mangrove Bay <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

Mangrove Bay (★4.5)

One of the oldest known dive sites in this area, Mangrove Bay has certainly kept its beauty over the years. This is a great dive site for all diver levels with very healthy corals and easy access to the water from shore.