Spanish Dancer
Swim, Snorkel, Dive, See, Meet, Watch the Spanish Dancer
The Spanish dancer, the largest nudibranch from the Red Sea to the Pacific with a height of up to 60 cm, often moves at night, among corals and sponges, between the surface and 50 meters. It is red-orange. The Halichondria sponge, the most consumed by this nudibranch, produces toxins to protect itself from the voracity of the fish. They are found stored in the Spanish dancer's epidermis as well as in her egg-laying, for her protection. When she is disturbed, the Spanish dancer goes out into the water, undulating her dress in which the beautiful commensal shrimp, Zenopontonia rex, is caught.
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Hexabranchus sanguineus
Macro
Spanish Dancer, Danseuse espagnole, Hexabranchus sanguineus
Food
The Spanish dancer feeds by grazing on sponges or ascidians.
Breeding
The Spanish dancer is a hermaphrodite, she has both male and female organs. Copulation takes place to head to toe. She lays eggs that clump together to form a spiral pink ribbon that other nudibranchs come to devour!
As an adult, she hides during the day in the reef, however, her juveniles can be seen crawling around. She comes out after sunset.
Dive centers
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FL-Team Safaga
Egypt
- Safaga
 
The FL-Team Dive Centre (formerly Fred Lombard) is located almost inside the small dive resort Nemo, a stone's throw from the aluminium marina in Safaga. The main entrance is located on the side of the former Divers House. Greg and Agneska welcome you here on the morning of your arrival at 8 a, to complete the formalities. Then, every day, after your free transfer from the hotels north of Safaga, the sailors and instructors welcome you on the deck of the boat Calypso, at the marina. Your equipment and tanks are already on the boat. After 30 to 60 minutes of sailing, you arrive at one of the best dive spots in Safaga such as Abu Kefan or Panorama Reef. After a full briefing, it's time to get in the water for a 45 to 60-minute dive.
A second dive is then arranged at a different dive site or on a different part of the same location. Back on board the boat, it's finally time for a snack with even chocolate pancakes! And finally, the boat returns to the marina between 4 and 5 pm. Also a French FFESSM training centre, FL-Team allows you to start your diving experience with your first dive and to follow PADI diving courses from Open Water Diver to Divemaster. A rebreather course is even available, ideal for underwater photographers who don't want to blow bubbles! Technical diving is also in the spotlight at FL-Team.
From Air Diluent Rebreather to Hypoxic Trimix Rebreather courses are spread over 5 days of training. In Safaga, take the time to specialise in diving with a side-moun or solo diver certification. If diving and snorkelling are your favourite pastimes, then the Nemo dive resort is ideal! Don't hesitate for this nice all-inclusive package at the Nemo, with 7 nights half board, 10 dives over 5 days including lunches on board, taxes and visa. A small private beach and a swimming pool are part of your daily routine. [+]
- Between 20 and 30 dive sites
- Tek training abroad
- Stay without a car
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Blue Ocean Diving Centers
Egypt
- Hurghada
  
Blue Ocean Diving Centers is located at Abu Dabbab Lodge in Marsa Alam, on the Red Sea, about 35 km south of Marsa Alam Airport, 85 km from Wadi El Gemal National Park, and 260 km from Hurghada Airport. About 60 wooden bungalows are located in a beautiful bougainvillea garden on the edge of Abu Dabbab Bay. It is the perfect place for nature lovers and diving adventurers. You will enjoy swimming in a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.
You are greeted by multilingual and international instructors who speak your language. You embark on a semi-rigid boat or speed boat to go to Elphinstone Reef, Shaab Abu Dabbab, Om Halhalla, Marsa Egla, and Marsa Mubarak. You also leave from the shore to explore the fringing reef either on a full or half-day excursion, diving or snorkeling at Marsa Mubarak, Shuni Bay, Marsa Shagara, and Abu Dabbab Bay.
Don't forget to take adjustable fins with hard-soled shoes for walking through the desert rocks and over dead corals. The night dive is also done from the reef along the coastline that you have already explored by day. Don't hesitate to sign up for the Night Diving course. There is the possibility to rent or buy diving equipment on-site, including wet suits and wetsuits. You will receive advice on the maintenance, repair, and adjustment of diving equipment.
Non-divers, do not hesitate to participate in snorkeling initiations or snorkeling trips to accompany divers on adapted sites. At Blue Ocean Diving Centers, the winners of the Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice, you are at the perfect place to try your hand at great diving adventures, staying at Abu Dabbab Beach and Abu Dabbab Lodge. [+]
- Accomodations
- Between 10 and 20 dive sites
- fast boat
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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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Scuba Seekers Dahab
Egypt
- Dahab
Scuba Seekers Dive Centre is based at Crazy Camel Camp in Dahab. Open daily from 8 am to 6 pm, the premises include individual and secure lockers for storing your equipment, rinse tanks, one for technical diving and one for recreational diving, and shower rooms. Scuba Seekers is located in an inner courtyard, away from the hustle and bustle of the street, allowing you to relax after a day of diving or studying. The environment is ideal for learning and planning your dives, doing theory exercises or debriefings with your instructor. The Scuba Seekers training centre offers PADI courses for recreational diving from the beginner level with the Scuba Diver to the professional level Divemaster and Instructor.
You can take TDI courses to start technical diving from Advanced Nitrox to Trimix diver. Those who want to learn how to use a rebreather to explore the underwater world are welcome here. Do you dream of becoming a technical diving instructor? All you need to be is an experienced dive instructor in active status as well as a tech diver. Depending on your level, tek and recreational exploration dives are organised in Dahab. Discover the Blue Hole, one of the best technical dive spots in the world, and pass under the legendary arch!
According to regular divers, the Scuba Seekers club is a real family of enthusiasts, combining fun, safety and eco-friendly diving. The instructors prepare their students to dive anywhere in the world with an approach to marine environmental awareness. To make night diving even more magical, observe the bioluminescence of corals with a blue light lamp and a yellow filter on the mask. Take part in photo workshops led by award-winning photographer Kjeld Friis. Scuba Seekers was named one of the world's top 10 dive centres in 2020 by Dive Magazine!
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- Near Downtown area
- Carry Less Equipment
- Shore diving
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