Red Sea

Dangerous Animals of the Red Sea

If you just observe the coral reef it will not harm you. On this page you will find an overview of dangerous animals of the Red Sea as scorpionfish, stonefish, lionfish, sharks, morays, cone shells and the others.

Scuba diving course abroad

A scuba diving course by the sea is a great idea for people who want to learn to dive while on vacation or with children on holiday. What is a diving course like abroad?

About corals and the coral reef

Corals are animals - colonies of coral polyps. When diving in Egypt around Hurghada, we can observe various types of colorful corals - soft and fan corals, hard branch corals or brain corals and many others.

Is diving and snorkeling in Egypt safe?

If you plan to go snorkeling or scuba diving in the Red Sea in Egypt, it is good to know what inhabits the coral reefs, what lives in the sea, what animals can be dangerous and how to behave in the water. 

Safety rules when diving from a boat

How do boats moor on coral reefs in Hurghada to prevent the destruction of corals and what to pay attention to to safely dive from a boat in Hurghada.

Sunscreens and coral reefs

Sunscreens and UV filters in sunscreens have a negative impact on coral reefs and cause the death of corals. Divers using sun protection may negatively ifluence the underwater environment.

How to start scuba diving

Many people think that diving courses are only for young, fit and excellent swimmers. The truth is different: anyone who is healthy, can swim (excellent swimming skills are not required), likes water and would like to stay under it can learn to dive.

Coral reefs in Hurghada

“What is the best reef in Hurghada?” – this is a question often asked by divers. The answer may be weird. This is the reef that the weather will allow for sailing on a given day, and the one that will be best suited to the divers' skills.

Equalizing of pressure in the ears

If you are planning to take a scuba diving course and you have never dived before, you will be interested in how and why we need to equalize the pressure in the ears (middle ear). You may have gone underwater and felt discomfort in your ears.

Assembling and checking scuba diving equipment

Working as a diving instructor in Hurghada, I observe how many divers, regardless of experience, do not have the habit of checking their diving equipment on their own right after it is assembled.

Tiger shark in Hurghada

The tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) from the Carcharhinidae family, is one of the most dangerous sharks. We may see this species of shark around Hurghada. It accounts for 19% of human victims of shark attacks, but these events are extremely rare.

Buddy check of divers and buoyancy control

How the proper buddy check looks like? Correct amount of weights for a diver and how to check buoyancy? By training with us as part of a diving course, learn how to properly check and choose amount of weights.