Egypt
While often synonymous with ancient history, Egypt is also a premier destination for underwater exploration. This category serves as a broader guide to the region, combining travel logistics with dive reports to help you navigate the rich history and vibrant marine ecosystems of the Red Sea coast.
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Small Fish Alert: Sea Goldie
The Sea Goldie (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), also known as the Orange Basslet, Lyretail Coralfish, Lyretail Anthias, Orange Seaperch, Scalefin Anthias and a few more other names. Sea Goldie is a species of marine ray-finned fish, an anthias from the subfamily Anthiinae part of the family Serranidae, the groupers and sea basses. Images capture in the Red…
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Titan Triggerfish
Generally, I stay away from Titan Triggerfish. They actually scare me more than sharks. During nesting season, I have seen them vigorously attack scuba divers that accidentally venture near their nest. Since we were in the off season, I was comfortable getting close to this Triggerfish while it was feeding on coral. I immediately noticed…
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A Few Anemonefish Facts
Here are some fascinating anemonefish facts that every scuba diver and ocean lover should know. It’s pretty hard not to encounter anemonefish when diving or snorkeling along most tropical coral reefs — they are one of the most colorful and distinctive fish in the ocean, and once you know a little more about them, every…
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Fish of the Week: Masked Puffer
One fish that I found intriguing during a dive trip to the Red Sea was the Masked Puffer (Arothron diadematus). The black streak across its eyes reminds me of bandits featured in old films. The Masked Puffer is a pufferfish in the Tetraodontidae family. It primarily lives in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. It…
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Scuba Sports Club of Westchester: Recent Member Photos & Video
The Scuba Sports Club of Westchester, NY, holds monthly meetings for members to discuss scuba diving and share experiences. This month featured a presentation of my recent dives in Laamu Atoll (Maldives), Revillagigedo Islands (Mexico), and Hurghada (Egypt), showcasing footage captured with various camera equipment.
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Distinctively Standing Out – Red Soldierfish
Red Soldierfish are medium-sized, nocturnal fish known for their large eyes and vibrant red color, making them popular among divers in the Red Sea. They primarily feed on large zooplankton at night and congregate in caves during the day for protection. Their widespread presence enhances the region’s diverse marine ecosystem.
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Coral Reef – Egypt
Short clip from a dive off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt. Coral reefs in the Red Sea are quite healthy and thriving with marine life. Images from Egypt #wildlife #wednesday #ecotourism #coral #reef
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Sunsets and Dive Boats
Sunsets and scuba diving boat images captured in the Red Sea, Egypt.