Dugong

A close relative to the manatee, dugongs are thought by some to be the motivation of seafaring tales of mermaids with their shapely bodies and fluked tails. In fact, they belong to the classification order Sirenia. Dugongs are the only strictly herbivorous marine mammals in the world and can be found all throughout the southern hemisphere, encompassing 40 countries and territories within the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Dive sites with this animal

DIVEIndia Neil, 744104 Shaheed Dweep

Fish Slate (★4.5)

Remember the small whiteboard carried by instructors? We may need a bigger one to note down the variety of fish that live here. Fish slate features fringing reefs with a blend of branching and table corals with complex structures providing a safe habitat for marine life and a picturesque platform for divers.

DIVEIndia Neil, 744104 Shaheed Dweep

Nursery - Neil (★4.6)

Nursery is one of the popular dive sites of Neil, with gentle slopes and diversified coral formations suitable for divers and snorkelers. The site is parallel to the fringing reefs closer to the shoreline, making it easily accessible.

DIVEIndia Neil, 744104 Shaheed Dweep

Aquarium - Neil (★4.5)

A festive theme park composed of patch reefs, hard corals, and shallow waters is a relaxing site for divers to chill and observe beautiful aquatic organisms. The exciting array of rocky patches at the bottom holds a network of colorful corals and reef fish complementing each other in perfect sync.

SSI Service Center Philippines, 6014 Mandaue City

Dugong Watch (★4.5)

It takes about two hours by car from Coron to the village of Quezon, north of Buanga Island, where it takes about an hour to get to the northwest beach of Karawite Island. Around Calauit, north of Buanga Island, a thin 10m deep coral reef is covered with coral sand, and many water plants are growing in this coral.

SSI Service Center Egypt, Hurghada

Marsa Abu Dabab (★4.4)

Abu Dabab North is a significant dive site located in the Marsa Alam zone with very easy access from the shore. This site is suitable for all diver levels and snorkelers as well. It can be easily accessed from boat and shore (boats can only access the site from outside the bay).

Goeran K. (#2680458)

Coral Garden / Gassous Bay (★4.6)

Nice house reef with a north and south side. Easy access from the beach. No boat traffic! No current and diveable in any weather. Night and early morning dives are possible daily!

Hans E. (#3545391)

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.

Anita H. (#2439381)

Exmouth Navy Pier (★4.6)

The Navy Pier is situated just 15 minutes outside Exmouth. It only can be accessed by granted company’s from the Australian Military as this is a base. ID must be shown before hand and fee payed to enter.

Aqualung

Marsa Egla (★4.3)

A great shore dive that is located 11km from Marsa Alam. There is easy access to the water in a bay format, suitable for entry level and experienced divers alike. The reef extends to the north and to the south where the bay divides; you can decide which direction to go...they are both good dives.

Mares

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.

Aqualung

Three Corners Equinox House Reef (★4.2)

Large, shallow bay with a seagrass meadow. You have the option of diving along the reef, walking through the seagrass meadow, or even both.Easy entry from the beach.Beautiful coral blocks and lettuce corals.

Mares

Abu Dabab Garden (★4.3)

Fringing reef with beautiful corrals and lots of colorful fish. Reef is in very good condition. Depth varies from 5 to 30m. Specialty of Abu Dabbab Garden is the area around the jetty where a small and a big lagoon, canyons and caves can be found.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Um Halhalla (★4.4)

Access to the dive site is with a zodiac. Many big and small reef blocks and pinnacles here are covered with wonderful soft and hard corals. This site is good for beginners.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

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.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Sheik Malek (★4.2)

Seagrass meadow with many beautifully overgrown coral blocks. The entrance is via the reef top.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Abu Dabab South (★4.5)

Lies in the bay of Abu Dabab, entrance via the sandy beach or it is approached by Zodiac. Beautiful coral blocks in 14, 16, 18 and 24m depth.

Aqualung

Nilson Reef (★4.4)

In only 6 min by speedboat you reach the small, but fine, reef. The upper edge of these coral blocks is between 2-3m below the surface and drops to 10m in the south, and 15m in the north.