Harlequin snake eel
Swimming, Snorkeling and Diving to See and Observe the Harlequin snake eel
The banded snake-eel dwells in lagoons and reef flats at depths of around 30 m.
and can use its sharp tail to get backwards into the sand. It remains there, its head at ground level. It is harmless. It is possible to take pictures of them. Their shape and size differences, as well as do the bands on their skin.
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Myrichthys colubrinus
Macro
Anguille-serpent à bandes, Anguille-serpent annelée, Murène-serpent annelée, Serpentine à bandes, Colubrine, Harlequin snake eel, Banded snake eel, Barred snake eel, Broadnose worm eel, Ringed snake eel
Food
During the day it meanders in seagrass beds and shallow waters to hunt fish and crustaceans hidden in the sand. It has a highly sensitive sense of smell which enables it to find prey.
Breeding
The males and females release their reproductive fluids into the water where fertilization takes place. The larvae look like spermatozoa. The banded snake-eel is a solitary animal.
Dive centers
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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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Scubaworld Sheraton Miramar Resort-El Gouna
Egypt
- El Gouna
   
Cinderella by Scuba World Divers dive centers is located in two locations in El Gouna, inside the best hotels, at the Sheraton Miramar Resort and the Mövenpick Resort & Spa, close to the marina where the boats depart from. Expect a gentle diving vacation in El Gouna, this chic little resort, a microcosm of the Red Sea.
Air-conditioned classrooms, a well-equipped dive store, comfortable lounge areas, showers, and changing rooms allow you to enjoy comfortable diving. Multilingual instructors offer you the full range of PADI courses, daily dive programs, snorkeling, and boat excursions. The theory parts of the courses take place in two comfortable classrooms equipped with TV, whiteboard, and air conditioning.
The very comfortable diving boats, equipped with a solarium and toilets, come out on half-day and full-day trips. The Feluccas are used for half-day trips and short distances with a departure at 9 am for two dives and at 2 pm for one dive. Large boats leave for day trips and long distances, with two or three dives. To you the beautiful dives of Shaab el erg, Fanadir, Police Station... [+]
- Comfortable boat
- Nautical activities
- Accomodations and diving
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United Divers Egypte
Egypt
- Safaga
 
United Divers is located at the Dolphin Hotel in the village of Safaga. Hamada, the owner of United Divers, is a former fisherman and will do his best to make your stay in the Red Sea a pleasant one! Ulli, a technical diving and rebreather instructor, also gives TDI and IANTD courses on site. The United Divers training center offers PADI and CMAS courses with children's diving, Discover Scuba Diver for beginners, Open Water Diver for group underwater activities, and advanced diving with specialties such as wreck diving, drift diving, and night diving.
Cruises are organized on the cruise ship Ramadan 3 with itineraries to St John Reef, Elphinstone, or the Brothers Islands. It is even possible to explore the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm or the Rosalie Moller on a northern cruise! Interesting package deals are available in partnership with the Lagoonie Lodge Beach Hotel. They include welcome, visa, and transfers to and from the airport, 7 nights half board in a double room.
You will also benefit from 5 days with 2 dives in autonomy, the loan of 12-liter blocks and weights, free nitrox for certified divers, lunches and drinks on the boat, and payment of local taxes. Located a 3-minute walk from Safaga Marina, Lagoonie Lodge Beach has en-suite rooms with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TV, safe and mini-bar. Breakfast and dinner are served in the restaurant overlooking the beach and [+]
- Diving Cruise
- Welcome groups
- Free Nitrox
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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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