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Gebel Aswad

Gebel Aswad

The Red Sea, Egypt

Depth
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25m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About Gebel Aswad

This dive is located South of Dahad and North of Gabr el Bint,it is very exposed and one can only dive it during very calm conditions.If one descends down near the reef and heads in the opposite direction until you can see Gebel Aswad (The Black Mountain).At the 'mountain' you can swim around what is a large growth of coral,with fish life abundant in the area.Apart from the main attraction which is the Gebel Aswad there are various other beautiful reefs in the area which you pass.This dive is only suitable for advanced divers,but it is a recommended dive

Gebel Aswad Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

25m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

21% – 40%

O2
Marine Life

  • Crocodile Fish
  • Cornetfish
  • Yellow Tailed Barracudas
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