Abu Dabbab 1 Dive Site

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Abu Dabbab 1 Dive Site

20 mMax Depth
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About This Site

Abu Dabbab 1 is one of the most popular dive sites in Marsa Alam, Egypt, offering a unique mix of sandy bottom, coral reefs, and rich seagrass beds. Ideal for all experience levels, this site is famous for encounters with the rare dugong (sea cow) and large green turtles, often seen grazing in the shallow seagrass areas. The calm, clear waters make Abu Dabbab 1 perfect for underwater photography and relaxed diving. Divers can explore vibrant coral gardens teeming with clownfish, lionfish, butte…

Marine Life (24 species)

AngelfishBatfishButterflyfishCleaner shrimpClownfishEagle rayFilefishGiant cuttlefishGreen Sea TurtleGuitar sharkHard CoralsHawksbill turtleLionfishMarbled electric rayOctopusParrotfishSeagrassSoft CoralSquidStingrayTrumpetfish / pipefishVarious nudibranchsWhitetip reef sharksea cucumbers

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