Dive site guide · Abu Ramada reef complex · Coral garden
Gota Abu Ramada — dive site guide
Also known as The Aquarium, Abu Ramada Aquarium, Gota Abu Ramada - Aquarium, Aquarium, commonly known as the aquarium, wannadive 'Sha'ab Abu Ramada
Gota Abu Ramada is a coral garden 3.5 km SW of the islet of Gota Abu Ramada, in the Abu Ramada reef complex south of the Giftun Islands. Sources document depths to 30 m. Independent guides rate it beginner, usually with mild current. Regularly reported life includes brain corals, turtles and goatfish schools. Its position is confirmed by independent sources.
How deep does it go?
Documented maximum depths vary between sources: 16 m, 30 m.
What's the underwater landscape like?
Sources describe two pinnacles, brain corals, night dive and coral pinnacles.
- Coral blocks
What marine life can you see?
Regularly seen: Brain corals, turtles, goatfish schools and juvenile barracuda.
Occasional or seasonal — never guaranteed: Eagle rays outside the west pinnacles, morays, cornetfish and jacks.
Who can dive it?
Suitable for: Open Water, Advanced
Safety: Aggressive triggerfish in September. Boat traffic.
How is it dived?
Getting there: < 30 min from Hurghada.
South side is the anchorage (less nice).
Season: crowded Aug-Sep; better on stormy days/winter
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