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…
This tiny tropical fish is familiar to almost everyone who has dived Indo-Pacific reefs — from the Red Sea to French Polynesia, and from Australia to southern Japan. Quick, cautious,…
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…
Melibe colemani, also called the Phantom Nudibranch, is a dream find for nudibranch enthusiasts. It was recently spotted in the Red Sea, 9,000 km away from its known habitat in…
Dahab is one of the most interesting dive destinations in the Red Sea. I talked in this publication about several species of fish that are often common in Dahab but rare not only in the Red Sea but also in other regions of the tropical Indo-Pacific
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…