Lionfish (Pterois radiat)
Swim, Snorkel, Dive, See, Meet, Watch the Lionfish (Pterois radiat)
The Pterois radiata has venom glands incorporated into each spiny ray of its fins. When it stings, the inflammatory reaction caused is relieved by corticosteroids.
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Pterois radiata
Macro
Ptérois volant, Poisson-lion, Rascasse-poule, Laffe volant, Poisson-dindon, Common lionfish, Red lionfish, Red firefish, Butterfly cod, Turkey fish
Food
The Pterois radiata can be seen in the first few meters below the surface of the water up to about 50 meters. It likes to live in the reefs of the lagoons. During the day, it stays in the shade in crevices or wrecks. At night, it hunts with its fellow fish by trapping them together at the exit of a hole.
Breeding
Mating takes place at night in open water. The male is surrounded by around ten females. The species is oviparous. A female can lay several thousand eggs which agglomerate into a mucus mass which later dissolves to become larvae. The juveniles are pelagic like plankton. This species is spread over large geographical areas.
Dive centers
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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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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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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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Anthias Divers
Egypt
- Sharm El Sheikh
    
Anthias Divers, PADI 5 Star IDC Resort, is located at the Hilton Fayrouz Resort, in the seaside resort of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The area is very nice with a nice walk to do in Na'ama Bay, along a beach along the Red Sea.
You have the choice of a full range of courses following the PADI standards, from Discover Scuba Diving to Divemaster and Instructor.
Here you benefit from great flexibility of programs according to the desiderata of each one. Don't hesitate to stay after the dive, to discuss together, between instructors and supervisors, in front of a nice cold beer. The instructors and guides speak several languages.
Day trips of 2 to 3 dives are made along the reefs and on wrecks. It is also possible to do snorkeling aboard the boat. Don't forget that in Sharm El Sheikh, non-diving companions have many activities available here such as horseback riding in the Sinai (20 minutes drive from Sharm) and kite surfing. [+]
- PADI IDC*****
- PADI Training
- Near Downtown area
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