If you spend any time in Egypt
at all and have a love of the ocean, you owe it to yourself to try the
snorkeling and diving that is found at the Red Sea.
There are many reasons to head to the
Red Sea Riviera,
but the pristine, shining waters provide ideal conditions for past
times that require visibility. Don't miss out on this chance to explore
the Red Sea and find out why it has its reputation for gorgeous views and unforgettable snorkeling and diving experiences.
In terms of life under the ocean, this is one of the most wildly diverse areas in the world.
Out of the more than 1100 species of fish cataloged, around ten percent
are unique to the location. This rich diversity is due to the fringing
reefs that extend along the coastline and are around 5000 to 7000 years
old. These reefs shelter not only the 1100 or so species of fish, but
also around 44 species of shark. If you go Red Sea Diving, you should
be prepared to see beautiful specimens of sea life and to see them with
exquisite clarity as well.
Plenty of Snorkeling and Diving Service
Thereare plenty of snorkeling and diving services that are eager to help you
get on your way on the Egyptian coasts of the Red Sea. Some services
offer you full instruction on what to do with your snorkeling or scuba
equipment, while others presume more experience and will simply show
you to the best locations.
If you don't have your own equipment, it can certainly be rented and diving centers are plentyful.
While you might not think of it right away, snorkeling is an ideal sport for children
and you can introduce your children to some of the most beautiful sites
on the planet. As long as your child is comfortable in the water, you
can get them some experience with the snorkel and away you go!
One of the best things about snorkeling in the Red Sea is the chance to see a living ecosystem in action.
Right in front of your eyes, you'll see schools of fish interact,
identify solitary fish and watch them dart around each other in the
coral reefs. Keep an eye out for the symbiotic relationship of the
clown fish and the sea anemone. As the clown fish glide easily between
the poisonous tentacles of the sea anemones, watch as the colorful
stingers float in the water.
Blue Hole - Dahab
Whenlooking for specific sites to dive, consider Dahab, a small town on the
southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula. This former Bedouin town boasts
internationally renowned scuba diving and snorkeling, and there are
many reefs that are adjacent to the shore.
When looking for places
to set in, head for the Blue Hole just a few miles to the north. The
Blue Hole is essentially a cave that is around 100 meters deep and 50
meters wide, and the variety of marine life inside the cave there is
awe-inspiring. One thing to keep in mind, however is that this idyllic
spot has a reputation for danger and is therefore only recommended for
skilled divers. Ras Mohammad National Park
Another place to consider diving is at Ras Muhammad National Park,
one of Egypt's favorite attractions. In 1983, this park was established
by the government as a marine reserve. With more than 200 species of
corals, 40 species of starfish and more than 150 species of
crustaceans, there is plenty to see; Ras Mohammed National Park
definitely earns its international reputation as one of the world's
best diving spots.
With a little bit of luck, you'll catch a glimpse of the rare green sea turtle and the hawksbill sea turtle.
Diving Tips and Advice
Snorkeling
and diving in the Red Sea are wonderful past times and you and your
family should try it at least once, though when you get a taste of the
wonders below the surface, the problem will be getting you to come back
up!
Scroll down the article archive "Diving - Tips and Advice"
to learn more about the basics of diving, snorkeling, safety, equipment
and much more; start your diving and snorkeling off right!
Diving Basics
Introduction to Scuba Diving - Red Sea Egypt
Introduction
to scuba diving - Red Sea Egypt: Think of scuba diving and images of
James Bond wearing fins and sneaking up on the villain come to mind.
Or, maybe your first thought is of Jacques...
Scuba Diving Basics – Buoyancy and Pressure
Red
Sea Diving Basics - Buoyancy and Pressure: Before entering the water
it's a good idea to learn a little very elementary physics. Divers
don't have to be scientists - though many are. But if you..
Diving Equipment
Breathing
Red
Sea Scuba Diving - Breathing: You would think breathing is the most
natural thing in the world. You've been doing it all your life without
much thought. Inhale, exhale. What could be simpler? ...
Breathing Equipment
Red
Sea Scuba Diving - Breathing Equipment: Divers today are fortunate to
have the latest technology available in breathing equipment. It wasn't
always so...
The Face Mask
Red
Sea Diving - The Face Mask: Regulators and tanks are critical to scuba
diving, that's obvious. But if you want to get any enjoyment out of the
adventure, a good face mask is essential. What...
How To Clear Your Face Mask
Egypt
Diving - How To Clear Your Mask: There are several essential factors in
a successful dive. Breathing, of course, is paramount. Keeping warm is
another but, depending on where you dive, that...
Choosing Fins
Egypt
Diving - How to Choose Fins: Choosing a fin is a surprisingly
complicated business for such an apparently simple device. But the
seeming simplicity of fins is deceptive. There's a lot that...
Choosing Wetsuits
Diving
in Egypt - Picking a Perfect Wetsuit: Ok, so the title is a little
misleading. There really is no such thing as the perfect wetsuit. But
many manufacturers have come surprisingly close...
Buoyancy Compensators
Red
Sea Scuba Diving - Buoyancy Compensators: A buoyancy compensator (BC)
or buoyancy compensating device (BCD) is a jacket that helps divers
maintain neutral buoyancy during a dive...
Choosing a Buoyancy Compensator - Part 1
Red
Sea Diving - How To Choose a Buoyancy Compensator 1: Buoyancy
compensator devices are used to aid the scuba diver to maintain neutral
buoyancy. 'Positive buoyancy' causes the diver to rise...
Choosing a Buoyancy Compensator - Part 2
Red
Sea Diving - How to Choose a Buoyancy Compensator 2: Contemporary
buoyancy compensator designs have an array of special features that can
turn an ordinary buoyancy compensator into an extremely...
Choosing a Tank - Part 1
Red
Sea Diving - The Tank 1: It's well known that scuba diving tanks are
the canisters that supply air to the diver underwater. But beyond
performing that seemingly simple, singular function there...
Choosing a Tank - Part 2
Red Sea Diving - The Tank 2: Scuba diving tanks come in a variety of capacities, styles and contents...
The Dive Computer
Red
Sea Scuba Diving - The Dive Computer: The computer revolution of the
1980s that led to ever smaller PCs wasn't a boon only to business.
Scuba divers, too, have benefited enormously from the...
Diving Safety
Nitrogen Narcosis
Diving
in Egypt - Nitrogen Narcosis: Scuba diving is a wonderful sport.
Underwater you experience an amazing variety of plant and animal life,
physical and sensory effects, an overall environment ...
Dehydration
Red
Sea Scuba Diving - The Dangers of Dehydration: It's ironic in the
extreme that even though a diver may be surrounded by millions of
gallons of water, dehydration can be a serious problem...
Decompression Sickness
Red
Sea Scuba Diving - Decompression Sickness: One of the earliest and most
well-reported cases of DCS, or Decompression Sickness, was encountered
during the building of the Brooklyn Bridge...
Equalizing Pressure
Red
Sea Diving - Equalizing Pressure: How to keep your scuba diving
experience safe and comfortable is among the first lessons taught in
any good dive school. Early in those lessons is one which...
Diving Instruction and Certification
Red
Sea Scuba Diving - Diving Instruction and Certification: Early in your
exploration of scuba diving you'll run across the term 'certification'.
What is that, and do you need it?...
Safety Tips for Safe Dives
Red
Sea Diving - Safety Tips for Safe Dives: Scuba diving is a great
adventure. But it is also inherently risky. Novice divers learn early
on during a certification class how to dive safely. That's...
Planning Your Dive
Diving
in the Red Sea - Planning Your Dive: There's plenty of room for
spontaneous exploring when you're under the surface. You'll find new,
colorful species of fish, coral and dozens other...
Hand Signals for Divers
Red
Sea Diving - Hand Signals for Divers: Sometimes a diver will be in such
trouble that he or she can't signal. It's for that reason that all
participants should keep one eye on a partner at all...
Communication Gear for Divers
Diving
in Egypt - Communication Gear for Divers: Thanks to advances in
electronics and military applications there are now several devices
available for divers to communicate under the surface...
Snorkeling
Snorkeling 101
Red
Sea Snorkeling 101: Snorkeling can be a great alternative to scuba
diving. Sometimes you don't yet have the training or equipment to scuba
dive. Sometimes you'd like to ease into the sport...
How to Judge A Snorkel
Egypt
Diving - How to Judge A Snorkel: norkeling can be a great addition to
scuba diving. Or, it can be a fun sport all by itself. You can see an
enormous variety of colorful fish and plant species...
