False moorish idol
Swim, Snorkel, Dive, See, Meet, Watch the False moorish idol
The False moorish idol has an average size of 20 cm, its body is white with 2 vertical black stripes. Its head is white. Its caudal fin ends in a long white filament.
The false Moorish idol dwells in lagoons, coral plates and on the outer reef, at depths of around 40 m. The juveniles prefer shallow waters of the lagoon and the estuary where they can hide from predators.
The false Moorish idol emits sounds with its swim bladder. The adults live in pairs. They are found on coral plates and around overhangs. Large shoals are found in the Indian Ocean, which is rather sedentary.
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Heniochus diphreutes
Macro
Food
The False Moorish idol feeds on coral polyps and small invertebrates such as crustaceans.
Breeding
The male and female perform a courtship ritual and release their reproductive fluid in open water. The eggs then drift like plankton with the current. The larvae migrate for several weeks before falling to the seabed.
Dive centers
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H2O Divers Dahab
Egypt
- Dahab

H2O Divers Dahab dive center is located in Masbat Bay, Dahab. You will have access to changing rooms, hot and cold showers, towels, and catering on site. The transport of the equipment and the divers are assured by 4X4 for the dives from the 15 best sites of Dahab. On request, we can organize a day dive in the Ras Mohammed National Park and on the wreck of the Thistlegorm, the best dive sites in the Red Sea. Beginners and advanced divers, a team of passionate and multilingual OWSI PADI, and TDI instructors await you at H2O Divers Dahab to train you also in freediving.
Among the 20 PADI diving specialties, choose nitrox diving for longer dives; deep diving to explore the most beautiful spots in Dahab, Belts, Blue Hole, and Canyon; underwater photography to get the most out of your equipment including your Go Pro. Become a dive instructor here and take the PADI IDC. H2O Divers Dahab, a TDI training center, offers courses from Intro to Tech to Advanced Trimix Instructor. Practice technical diving in Dahab to explore the Blue Hole arch at 54m, the Canyon exit at 52m, and the Neptune cave at 75m.
For advanced divers, night dives are organized around the themes of marine biology and reef ecology, with the observation of plankton fluorescence. On your trip to Ras Abu Gallum National Park, go camel diving and camping under the stars while having your Bedouin meal on the beach. Head to the famous Gabr el Bint for two great dives. H20 Divers Dahab is a certified eco-responsible center that educates divers about the protection of the Red Sea's wildlife. Ideal for groups and families. [+]
- Shore diving
- Apnea Center
- Welcome groups
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Red Sea Diving Safari Marsa Shagra Village
Egypt
- Marsa Shagra
  
Red Sea Diving Safari Marsa Shagra Village is a 3-hour drive from Hurghada (253 km) and 30 minutes from Marsa Alam (40 km). This place is ideal because of its Housereef, 2 km long, made up of North and South reefs which join to form a natural bay with a sandy slope going down from 1 to 10 m first, then continuing to the outer drop-offs, at 40m deep. To dive there, you can take an unlimited diving package each, with your buddy. You first do two guided orientation dives on arrival, then you dive without a guide, within the limits of your prerogatives and according to the package you have chosen.
The administrative office is open from 8 am to 5 pm but it is possible to dive from 6 am to 8 pm. Zodiacs moored at the jetty can be used to explore the outer dive sites (at an extra charge). An air-conditioned classroom with a flat-screen TV is available for training, unless you choose the PADI eLearning course solution, allowing you to enjoy your diving holidays more! Bring thick-soled slippers with adjustable fins to go diving from the shore, otherwise, you'll have to rent them on site! From here, we leave early morning to Elphinstone in a fast semi-rigid boat.
We leave for the reefs of Satayah from the port of Hamata (navigation 2 hours) or by speed boat from Wadi Lahami (navigation 45 minutes). You can also reach Shaab Samadai, a marine park where you can swim with dolphins in the wild, in 30 minutes by car and then in 20 minutes by zodiac. A hyperbaric center is located on-site within the village of Marsa Shagra. Each diver must pay the mandatory insurance of 7 euros for the duration of the stay (does not cover hospitalization or transportation). On-site, there are 4 type of accommodations adapted to the budget of each diver. [+]
- fast boat
- House Reef
- Accomodations and diving
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Aquarius Diving Club Makadi Bay
Egypt
- Makadi Bay
     
Aquarius Diving Club is located at the Grand Makadi***** hotel in Makadi Bay, 30 kilometers south of Hurghada city center, about 20 minutes drive from the airport. The center is located directly on the beach, on the far right of Grand Makadi. Boat trips are organized for certified divers. Diving courses are available with the full range of PADI courses.
You can access dives from the edge of the beach, on 3 different House Reefs, which are only frequented by the divers of this diving center.
There is very little distance to travel between the center, the reef, and the pier, which is a great time saving for logistics!
Non-divers, please note that the resort is located in a very large area, where many activities are offered, including access to a fantastic swimming pool. You have access to different themed restaurants with an à la carte service. Enjoy the very large Andalusian-style rooms which are ideal for families. [+]
- Accomodations
- House Reef
- Nautical activities
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Wonderful Dive El Quseir
Egypt
- Qoseir

Wonderful dive is located at Rohanou Beach Resort, 10 km south of Qoseir, on the edge of Zerib Kebir Bay, fairly sheltered from the waves and the prevailing wind.
Your transfer is organized from one of the two airports Marsa Alam or Hurghada to arrive at the hotel. The center opens from 8 am to 5:30 pm but early morning dives take place from 6 am, as well as night dives at 6:30 pm. Every morning and afternoon, the Wonderful dive shuttle allows the transfer of divers from the following hotels: Flamenco Beach & Resort (20 mn), Mövenpick Resort (18 mn), Radisson Blu Resort ( 15 mn), Utopia Beach Club (10 mn), Pensee Azur Resort (10 mn), Novotel Marsa Alam (7 mn).
In front of the Rohanou Beach Resort, you will discover the magnificent House Reef starting with a shallow bay. Heading south, you explore canyons and caves. To the north, take a stroll in a magnificent coral garden. You also have the choice to change House Reef by driving to the Akassia Swiss Resort, on the edge of Meheleg Bay, further south. Another Wonderful dive center is installed there, which allows you to discover along with vertiginous drop off (exposed to the wind).
You can embark on a Zodiac, along the House reef, to Nemo City, a garden of anemones from 28m to 35m deep or to Zereb Soraya to walk in canyons and caves, before returning to the pontoon while snorkeling. You also leave in the morning by jeep and minibus to make 2 dives along the coast, on sites such as El Sheikh Malik, Mangrove bay, Sough Bahar, The cave, Torfa Sabaa, returning before lunch. Some sites are particularly suitable for snorkeling. Embark on larger boats, for a half-day at sea with 2 dives.
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- Functional boat
- Accomodations and diving
- House Reef
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Sinai Divers Backpackers Dahab
Egypt
- Dahab

The Sinai Divers Backpackers dive center is located in the center of Dahab Bay. Nearby are small comfortable hotels, campsites, restaurants, and souvenir stores at reasonable prices. The Sinai Divers team will help you plan your diving vacation in Dahab. Sinai Divers' excellent value for money includes snorkeling, training, local diving, and camel trips to Gabr el Bint and Ras Abu Gallum. There is a great team spirit here and you may have to help with the diving equipment!
Sinai Divers' premises include an air and nitrox filling station, regularly renewed equipment, a workshop, showers and toilets, changing rooms with lockers, and two rinsing pools. One is dedicated to regulators and cameras, and the other is for the rest of your equipment. The small integrated store offers useful diving accessories. Nitrox is free for certified divers. On the second floor, in the air-conditioned classroom, you can take advantage of PADI theory courses, from Scuba Diver to Divemaster level, as well as bio courses about the Red Sea fauna, in the RSEC marine biology station.
The rooftop terrace offers a magnificent view of Masbat Bay and the Gulf of Aqaba, with the Saudi Arabian mountain range in the background. Equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas, it is the ideal place for dive briefings and to meet other divers. Hotels, guesthouses, vacation homes, and apartments are located near the Sinai Divers Backpackers. The "Swiss Inn" and the "Meridien" are a 5 to 10 minute cab ride away. The Dahab Coach House is located in a date palm area. [+]
- Welcome groups
- Free Nitrox
- Between 10 and 20 dive sites
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