Titan triggerfish
Swimming, Snorkeling and Diving to See and Observe the Titan triggerfish
The Titan triggerfish is large and imposes itself by its warlike side. Beware if you see him at certain times, lying on his side on the ground: when you approach him, he will suddenly stand up and run at you!
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Balistoides viridescens
Macro
Balistoides viridescens, Baliste Olivâtre, Baliste à tête jaune, Baliste titan, Baliste à moustache, Titan triggerfish, Giant triggerfish
Food
The Titan triggerfish is a great hunter who scours the sand to find his prey and breaks their shells because his teeth are so prominent and massive. It is full of mollusks, starfish, crabs, and shrimps and it recovers the microalgae found on the shells.
Breeding
The Titan triggerfish builds the nest in which the female lays her eggs and then protects them with vigor. He attacks all those who come within his reach and bites them violently. The teeth mark can even be seen through a suit. The larvae swarm over large distances and then return to the ground to grow.
Dive centers
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All 4 Diving
Thailand
- Phuket
All 4 Diving is located in Phuket, Thailand. Open all year. In one of the most popular diving destinations of South Asia. PADI 5* IDC Center, specializing in first dive training to instructors courses. They organize daily trips from Phuket, Racha Islands and Phi Phi Islands to Ko Dok Mai, and to the 3 most popular dive sites in the Andaman Sea : Shark Point, the Anemone Reef and the King Cruiser wreck. Due to the remoteness of Hin Muang and Hin Daeng, this highly popular destination is operated by privatized motor boat. In the morning, you’ll board the 26 m-long MV Mermaid, spacious and comfortable for diving, snorkeling and diving to head for Phuket to the Krabi region. Diving platform for an easy in and out. Large wardroom to relax. Upper deck sheltered from the sun, for afternoon naps. Delicious breakfast and hearty lunches, prepared on board. Between dives, fresh fruit, pastries, coffee, tea and soft drinks. They also propose outings to the Similan and Surin Islands, Ko Bon and Ko Tachai, Richelieu Rock and Burma, in the Mergui archipelago. The isolated location of the Similan and Surin Islands, on the west coast of Thailand, coupled with the maritime influence of the Indian Ocean and the protection of these islands National Parks, gives a magnificent biodiversity and abundance of marine life. Most of the islands are uninhabited and have white sandy beaches and huge scattered rocks. Manta Rays and Whale Sharks. Compulsory reservations as the number of divers is from now on limited in these parks. [+]
- Near Downtown area
- PADI IDC*****
- Diving Cruise
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Ilios Dive Club
Egypt
- Hurghada
  
The Ilios Dive Club is located on the private beach of the Steigenberger ALDAU Resort in Hurghada, on the shores of the Red Sea. The ideal solution is to stay at this refined hotel and dive at the Ilios Dive Club, located on-site and open from 8 am to 5 pm, every day of the year. Affiliated with the CDWS and certified Green Fins, the eco-responsible Ilios Dive Club is committed to coral reef conservation. A diving professional since 1987, Magdi N. Aziz and his team of instructors offer PADI and SSI courses in 2 multimedia classrooms. On-site, there are equipment storage rooms, rinsing tanks, a maintenance workshop and an air and nitrox filling station with, of course, showers and toilets. For diving and snorkelling, there are comfortable day boats moored in the private marina opposite the Ilios Dive Club training centre. You can hire your full diving equipment or just the gear you need.
Book your lunch on board the boat for 5 euros. Ilios Club instructors are trained to welcome disabled people and the facilities are wheelchair accessible. Are you a non-diving companion? At the Steigenberger Hotel, you'll find not only water sports activities such as stand-up paddling and canoeing but also a 5,000m² swimming pool and a 1,000m² spa. The Steigenberger Hotel also has a 9-hole golf course! Close to Hurghada international airport, the Ilios Dive Club diving centre is truly ideal for a holiday in Hurghada, with the family, as a couple or with friends, just 3 to 5 hours from Europe. [+]
- Accomodations and diving
- PADI Training
- Between 30 and 40 dive sites
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Fish and Friends Dahab
Egypt
- South Sinai

The Fish & Friends Diving Center, established in 1997, is located on the edge of a natural beach in Dahab, in the Gulf of Aqaba. It's the perfect place to spend a lazy day. Especially since you can enjoy good homemade Italian food, with fresh pasta dishes or wood-fired pizza at the Italian restaurant La Baia. Fish & Friends Diving Center is one of Dahab's premier diving centers. The team of PADI instructors offers children's diving with the Bubblemaker as well as courses for beginners with the Scuba Diver.
Advanced divers, don't hesitate to take your Advanced Open Water Diver with deep diving at Bells and the Blue Hole and ceiling diving at Canyon. Indeed, Dahab's best world-class dive spots are accessible in less than 30 minutes drive. Dive from the shore in a 4WD and head to one of Dahab's 15 dive sites. Put on your equipment and walk a few meters to immerse yourself in beautiful underwater scenery populated by all the small fauna of the Red Sea.
Alternatively, head north by camel for one or more days to explore the Ras Abu Gallum National Park, stopping off at a Bedouin village to access areas that few people know about. Count on 2 dives per day and meals and soft drinks are included in a great value package. Relax in the evening in front of a campfire in the Sinai and fall asleep under the stars. The next day, soak up the sunrise. Everything is done to make your diving holiday in Dahab unforgettable. [+]
- Shore diving
- Snorkeling Center
- Easy to access
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3 Turtles Diving Center
Egypt
- Safaga

The 3 Turtles Dive Centre is located in Safaga, 300 metres from the aluminium marina and the Nemo Hotel. A fun diving holiday? Apart from the daily sea trips, Adham and Tam Tam offer you 8 days and 7 nights, with accommodation in a Safaga hotel with half board or in a guesthouse with bed and breakfast. This package includes 5 days and 10 dives, lunches and drinks on board, nitrox if you are certified, welcome, visa and return transfers. As 3 Turtles is also an SDI and PADI training centre, courses are offered from beginner to Rescue Diver level.
Children are particularly well catered for here, from the age of 8. Personalized supervision allows you to pass the Bubblemaker level and then junior courses according to your age. Departures are at 8.30 am and return to the marina at 4 pm. The spacious dive boat is specially equipped for the comfort of divers, with a large rear platform where each diver can equip himself without disturbing his neighbour. The equipment is stored in a crate so that it does not get scattered. The crew is happy to assist divers in equipping and de-equipping themselves on the deck of the boat.
The use of Nitrox is widely appreciated by the 3 Turtles club for less tiring and safer dives. The 32% Nitrox is therefore offered to all divers who have the certification! At noon, lunchtime is important with crudités, koftas, grilled chicken, and vegetables, cooked with Egyptian flavours. Very active in the protection of the environment, adhering to Hepca, the managers of 3 Turtles do not tire of making their divers discover the coral reefs and the fauna of the Red Sea. As a partner in the DECO International network of decompression chambers in the Red Sea, 3 Turtles Dive Centre offers to join for the duration of your stay, for guaranteed diving. [+]
- Friendly atmosphere
- Free Nitrox
- Between 20 and 30 dive sites
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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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