Yellowface triggerfish
Swimming, Snorkeling and Diving to See and Observe the Yellowface triggerfish
The yellow triggerfish can be seen in the lagoons, not far from the sandy beaches, in the reefs. It also wanders among dead corals or outside the reefs; along the drop-offs to 100 m depth.
This triggerfish proliferates because of the warming of the waters and the rarefaction of its predators, tuna and sharks, as well as the difficulty of fishing it!
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Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus
Macro
Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus, Baliste jaune, Arbalétrier, Poisson bourse, Yellowmargin triggerfish, Yellowface triggerfish, Giant triggerfish
Food
The Yellowface triggerfish blows on the sand and hops, digs up and turns over a crab or sea urchin to which he breaks the shell with his very powerful jaw. He has the advantage of having eyes far from his mouth, which prevents him from having them within reach of sea urchin spines.
Breeding
The Yellowface triggerfish is an oviparous species. The female lays her eggs in the nest that the male has built and then she ventilates them. The male becomes aggressive and protects the nest. Fish are becoming scarce around him, so vindictive is he! When the eggs hatch, the larvae disperse hundreds of miles away.
Dive centers
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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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Red Sea Diving Safari Wadi Lahami Village
Egypt
- Wadi Lahami
  
Red Sea Diving Safari Wadi Lahami is located in the south, 393 km from Hurghada Airport and 180 km from Marsa Alam Airport, Egypt, on the shores of the Red Sea. This dive resort is off the beaten track. It is the ideal place when you are looking for tranquility close to nature. Simple but functional tents and comfortable bungalows provide accommodation on site. Meals are served in a cafeteria. The desert landscape is interspersed with some mangroves in the north of the village and herds of camels. There are many waders, including the white heron and sometimes the spoonbill, as well as seabirds such as gulls, white-cheeked terns and Caspian terns that live and nest here. Ospreys and falcons can be seen in summer, circling in the sky. Sometimes you are lucky enough to catch flamingos. In autumn and spring, thousands of small birds such as swallows and wagtails pass through here.
From Wadi Lahami you reach the beautiful reefs of the Fury Shoals. We walk through the reefs of Abu Galawa with its wreck, whose bow emerges from the water at low tide. Don't hesitate to take the 5-day package with 4 dives each day including two boat departures to the Fury Schoals. We can also offer diving courses for adults and children, from beginner to advanced level with PADI and TDI certifications.
Red Sea Diving Safari Wadi Lahami is also a renowned kite surfing center. It is also possible to make diving trips to Marsa Nakari and Marsa Shagra.
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- Accomodations and diving
- House Reef
- Diving and Kite Surfing
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Dimensions Bleues-Ducks
Egypt
- Safaga
  
The Blue Dimensions Ducks Dive Centre is located at the Aquamondo Hotel in Safaga. This brand new hotel is completely dedicated to families thanks to the Aquapark and to groups because of its large capacity. There are other hotels nearby, so you can walk along the beaches. Alternatively, in the morning, a driver picks up divers from the hotels north of Safaga. The more exclusive Amarina Abu Soma Resort is adjacent to the Aquamondo marina, from where Nathalie's and Lutz's boats depart, each carrying between 15 and 35 people. Each boat has a closed dining area, two showers with toilets, a solarium and shaded areas with mattresses, benches, and tables.
The sea trips are done on a daily basis with meals on board, which vary each day according to the established menu (Egyptian meal, chicken, fish). The sailors are very attentive to ensure that you have a good time on board, in complete serenity. The Dimensions Bleues training center offers PADI and FFESSM certifications. The first day for beginners starts from the beach, next to the marina.
The standards of supervision are particularly high with quality teaching. Here, the same instructor manages only one or two N2 or N3 students at the same time and one to three N1 or Open Water Diver students. The instructors dedicate themselves to these training courses in order to offer you an adapted and personalized teaching method. Dimensions Bleues offers particularly attractive diving holidays at the El Manzil hotel. Ideal to fully enjoy your diving holidays in Safaga with comfortable rooms, tasty cuisine, lazing on your private balcony, and having a drink at the terrace bar. Finally, everything is ready to explore the best dive spots in Egypt! [+]
- Accomodations and diving
- Diving Cruise
- Comfortable boat
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Emperor divers Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt
- Sharm el Sheikh

Emperor Divers Sharm is located at the Helnan Marina Hotel in Naama Bay, only a minute's walk from the pier allowing boat departures to Tiran and Ras Mohamed. One of the highlights of the dive center is to organize special excursions to the most popular wrecks such as the Million Hope, the Dunraven, and the Thistlegorm. It is even possible to travel to Dahab for the day to dive the Blue Hole and Canyons.
A team of PADI instructors and guides will also welcome you to begin, specialize, and follow courses at your own pace. There are also many excellent dive sites nearby Shar el-sheik as far as Ras Mohamed and the Strait of Tiran. A House Reef spreads out in Naama Bay allowing you to do underwater exercises in complete tranquility. Emperor Divers Sharm organizes free transfers from your hotel.
If you are staying close to the dive center, please inform the instructors in advance if you would like to be picked up on the first day when you have the equipment to transport. Your diving equipment is transported on the boats so that you can only relax. Diving in Sharm is currently optimal because the dive sites have regenerated with the tourist activity which had decreased. Hard and soft corals explode with color and life and beautiful encounters await you in the clear waters of the Red Sea. [+]
- Free Nitrox
- Accomodations and diving
- Between 20 and 30 dive sites
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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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