Surgeonfish
Swimming, Snorkeling and Diving to See and Watch the Surgeonfish
The surgeonfish has a more or less oval silhouette and very small scales.
It operates on current-exposed platforms and along the outer slopes of reefs, up to about 40 meters deep. It finds congeners to form schools remaining mainly at shallow depths, in the middle of branch corals.
The name of the surgeon is given to it because of the sharp spine at the base of the tail and covered with poisonous mucus. When not in use, it is at rest, positioned in the hollow of a crease. When it feels attacked, it pulls the spine out of its crease and straightens it up to 80°.
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Acanthuridae
Macro
Chirurgien, Surgeonfish, Blue surgeonfish, Blue tang, Flagtail surgeonfish, Wedgetail surgeonfish
Food
It is a mainly herbivorous species, some feed on zooplankton, invertebrates or detritus.
Breeding
During breeding time, the males and females chase each other and frantically swim to the surface together, releasing their reproductive fluid in order to fertilize the eggs in open water. The eggs are pelagic. When they hatch the larvae keep drifting with the current. It is at this stage that the spine to which it owes its name appears, growing from the caudal peduncle. They are small adults when they settle in a reef. The surgeonfish is not a territorial species.
Dive centers
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Bali Scuba
Indonesia
- Denpasar
  
retaBali Scuba is located in Denpasar, on the island of Bali, Indonesia. They organize dive trips with 2 to 3 dives in Tulamben, Padangbai, Nusa Penida, and Tepekong. The strength of this dive center, a BSAC Resort, is to train beginners, experienced but also professionals in several languages.
Bali Scuba is a PADI Instructor Training Center (IDC) and a PADI Career Development Center (CDC). PADI divemasters and instructors training and teaching by the PADI standards and techniques. Unbeatable success percentage at the IE, Instructor Examination, the very high-level final test. You will find here a PADI IDC package with a very good price-quality ratio.
The teaching conditions are ideal with the multimedia classes and the international team of friendly coaches who are very invested in the success of their students. Two fast diving boats ensure the logistic conditions on the sea, air-conditioned vehicles to drive around, a 4-m deep swimming pool on-site to learn, and improve the diving skills of students, and Free Wi-Fi throughout the center. On-site, dive shop with a 20% discount for IDC candidates on dive computers, BCD models, technical and leisure accessories. [+]
- PADI Dive Centre *****
- Free Nitrox
- PADI CDC
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Daniela Hotel and Diving Center
Egypt
- Dahab

The Daniela Diving Resort Dahab has located 3 km from the center of Dahab, served by a free shuttle bus. To facilitate your diving vacation in Dahab, transfers are organized by the Daniela Diving Resort from and to Sharm El Sheik International Airport, 95 km away. Far from the crowds and mass tourism, Daniela Diving Resort Dahab is located 50 meters from the Red Sea, facing the House reef, ideal for snorkeling and freediving. Take a PADI course here, whether you want to learn to dive or enjoy a more advanced course. With PADI specialties, try new experiences in night diving, drift diving, or marine biology.
The 5* PADI Daniela Diving Center is close to some of the best dive spots in Dahab. Air and nitrox diving packages include a guide and transportation by 4X4. Children's diving is possible from 8 years old. Diving for the disabled is supervised according to the standards of the International Association for Handicapped Divers (IAHD). Camel safaris are organized in the Abu Gallum National Park. A diving package can be combined with a stay at the Daniela Village Hotel including an overnight stay, breakfast, and airport transfer. The 40 rooms of 35m2 each, located in front of the sea, are distributed on two floors. They have air conditioning, private bathrooms, mini-bar, terraces, or balconies.
Within the premises, 2 swimming pools, a restaurant, and a shisha bar allow pleasant after-dives. Activities are possible with the presence of billiards, a tennis table, a game room, a library corner, and meditation and yoga areas. A playground is dedicated to young children. WIFI is free at the reception. Relax on a beautiful 130-meter-long private beach, enjoying nature! [+]
- Accomodations and diving
- Between 10 and 20 dive sites
- Shore diving
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Red Sea Relax Resort Dahab
Egypt
- Dahab
  
Red Sea Relax Resort Dahab is located near one of the best dive spots in Dahab, Lighthouse. Red Sea Relax is a PADI "Recognition of Excellence" center and offers a variety of PADI courses, taught in several languages, for all levels of experience, whether it's a beginner's course, a specialization course for enthusiasts with drift diving, nitrox diving or underwater biology. Become a professional by becoming a Divemaster or by following IDC courses to become a diving instructor. Children's diving at Red Sea Relax is also featured. Red Sea Relax also offers A.I.D.A certification in freediving. The use of snorkeling equipment is offered. Enjoy great facilities with lockers, lockers, hot and cold showers, beach towels, and equipment transportation from the center.
Are you a certified diver? Go explore with a guide the dives like Canyon, Belts or Blue Hole. For a more beautiful biodiversity of the Red Sea fauna, go on a camel safari to Ras Abu Gallum or by boat to Gabr El Bint. Videos and photos of the dives immortalize your diving vacation in Dahab. The group size at Red Sea Relax varies from 20 to 30 divers. The Red Sea Relax hotel offers comfortable rooms, with shower or bath, air conditioning or fan, television, around the pool, with balconies and sea view. Water fountains are available, a laundry service is in place, and Wi-Fi is free. Interesting packages including diving, accommodation and half board are available. For a good beer after diving, head to the rooftop bar, with a breathtaking view of the bay.
Relax at Nunu's Beach Cafe on the beach with a hot or cold drink. Book your vegetarian or vegan menu, or there are cheap snacks and restaurants nearby. Enjoy other activities such as kayaking, swimming in the 100 m² pool or climbing the climbing wall. For a good workout, gym and yoga classes are also offered. [+]
- Yoga and Diving
- Apnea Center
- Accomodations and diving
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OK Divers Resort & SPA
Indonesia
- Padangbai
 
OK Divers Resort & SPA is located on Padangbai Beach in the north of Bali Island, Indonesia. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, the area is suitable for all levels. The topography of the dive sites varies from the drop-off to the muck dive under Padangbay Pier. Healthy corals and marine diversity, although the sites are close to the shore and the ferry port to Nusa Penida. OK Divers is a PADI 5* Center specialized in training. The fun dives are done with a dive boat for 20 people. On site, swimming pool, toilets, dry room equipment, classroom. Customers equipment handling is done by the staff. Stay in the white colonial style hotel resort overlooking the pool. Right next to the dive Center. The hotel offers quality accommodation with 30 rooms and suites. Whether you travel alone, as a diver or not, with family or with a group of friends, this is a strategic location north of Denpasar with a port to head for the islands. Restaurant next to the pool. Traditional Indonesian cuisine, western dishes, Czech and Slovak specialties. Very good homemade ice-cream. You will enjoy a quiet drink at the end of your diving day at the Colonial bar. Good local beer. End the day at the Green Spa in a small world of relaxation and well-being with therapists who take care of sore muscles and tired skin. Very pro. In short, an interesting address to visit the dive sites of the east coast of Bali. They organize safaris around the island too. Indonesian, Czech and Slovakian clientele [+]
- Diverse Diving Area
- Accomodations
- PADI 5 star Dive Resort
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