Reef/Protected islandÁrea Marina Protegida

Wadi Gimal

Near Wadi El Gemal

Profundidad: 5–30 mNivel: Open WaterAll year round

A protectorate taking in coast, islands and reefs south of Marsa Alam. Shaab Sharm, an oceanic reef south-east of Marsa Alam with very pronounced vertical drops, falls within its boundaries and is the most sought-after site in the area.

Depth

5–30 m

Recommended level

Open Water

Average visibility

25 m

Water temperature

26 °C

Current

Weak to moderate

Access

Boat

Best time

All year round

Recommended certification

Open Water

Approx. price

50 USD / dive

Ocean Marine protected area

Plan your dive

Best time: All year round
Approx. price: 50 USD / dive

Nearby park (6 km away)Wadi El Gemal

Protection status

Parque Nacional de Wadi El Gemal - Hamata (protectorado nacional egipcio)

Sources consulted: Sadko Safari Fleet; Big Blue Diving Club; redsea-diving.com

Location

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1 park within 30 km — see the related spots section for more detail.

50 species documented in Wadi Gimal

Vulnerable

Dugongo

Dugong dugon

Least Concern

Barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

Endangered

Napoleón

Cheilinus undulatus

Critically Endangered

Tortuga carey

Eretmochelys imbricata

Endangered

Tortuga verde

Chelonia mydas

Critically Endangered

Almeja gigante

Tridacna gigas

Least Concern

Anguila jardinera moteada

Heteroconger hassi

Least Concern

Anguila serpiente de bandas

Myrichthys colubrinus

Not Evaluated

Anémona alfombra gigante

Stichodactyla gigantea

Not Evaluated

Anémona disco

Discosoma nummiforme

Not Evaluated

Anémona magnífica

Heteractis magnifica

Not Evaluated

Babosa de mar española (Spanish dancer)

Hexabranchus sanguineus

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Ecosystem

Arrecife

Nearby parks

What is there to see on land, near this site?

Wadi El Gemal

6 km away

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