Sataya Reef West
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Location: Sataya Reef West is located in the Red Sea, specifically in the Fury Shoals area, south of Marsa Alam, Egypt. Its also known as Dolphin Reef and famous for the presence of dolphins, particularly bottlenose dolphins and spinner dolphins, which often interact with divers and snorkelers.
Marine life: It is known for the presence of dolphins, a wide variety of reef fish, moray eels, sea turtles, octopus squid and occasionally reef sharks.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Moray Eel
87
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#2
Lionfish
87
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#3
Clownfish
80
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#4
Stingrays
71
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#5
Parrotfish
67
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#6
Angelfish
41
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#7
Green Turtle
40
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#8
Pufferfish
39
Total Sightings
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#9
Butterfly Fish
32
Total Sightings
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#10
Surgeonfish
14
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