Why are they so beautiful if no one ever sees them?That’s a question I often ask myself after encounters with especially elegant and cryptic marine creatures. Pinctada Clam Shrimp -Conchodytes…
Dahab, South Sinai. Lighthouse is one of the best night dive sites in the Red Sea. Day dives are fun too — but at night the whole place changes. And…
A seasonal nudibranch phenomenon in Dahab Every year around March, I watch the same quiet transformation happen on Dahab’s reefs. While many divers move on, our local sites suddenly come…
Just a photo-report with images and names for participants of the dive. Part one - Entrance. Uranoscopus rosette Rosette-Spotted Stargazer - 3 of them, sand area, 4 m depth. Common…
In 1828, the tiny sea slug Stiliger ornatus was first described from the Red Sea. It was collected from a reef and studied in a lab—no one had ever seen…
I am often asked - what are you doing in Dahab, haven't you seen everything underwater there yet?! Yes, we live nearby - in Sharm El Sheikh - but about…
Hermit crabs get their name because they "live alone" in borrowed shells, much like a hermit in a secluded home. But there's more to these little crustaceans than just their…
Moray eels are fascinating creatures that inhabit the world’s oceans. Here are some intriguing facts about these enigmatic sea dwellers. Barred Moray Diverse Species: There are over 200 species of…
Masters of Camouflage: Octopuses are experts at blending into their surroundings. They can change their color and texture to match the environment, making them incredible escape artists and hunters. Three…
These quirky creatures of the ocean have some fascinating facts that will leave you in awe. 1. Sea stars aren't actually fish! They belong to a group of marine invertebrates…