Dive site guide · El Gouna & the north · Reef
Shaab El Erg — dive site guide
Shaab El Erg is a reef at Shaab El Erg, on the reefs off El Gouna, north of Hurghada. The deepest documented point is around 16 m. Independent guides rate it beginner, with moderate current at times. Regularly reported life includes napoleon wrasse, blue-spotted rays and scorpionfish. Its position comes from limited independent sources.
How deep does it go?
Documented maximum depths vary between sources: 15 m, 16 m.
What's the underwater landscape like?
Sources describe Gota Shaab El Erg, Poseidon Garden, Manta Point and tunnel between main reef and Gota.
- Lagoon
What marine life can you see?
Regularly seen: Napoleon wrasse, blue-spotted rays, scorpionfish, crocodilefish, moray species and dolphins using the channel.
Who can dive it?
Suitable for: Open Water, Advanced
How do we protect it?
Shaab el Erg and Fanous (most-visited dolphin-tour reefs) were closed for a month; official protection zones covering dolphin resting places announced for Sept 2016. Binding dolphin-watching code of conduct in Red Sea Governorate since June 2013.
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