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NBM Dive Site Resource

Big Brother Island

El Quseir, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt

An isolated marine-park island with sheer current-fed walls, the Numidia and Aida wrecks, and frequent pelagic activity.

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WaterMarine
AccessLiveaboard only
ExperienceAdvanced; current operator guidance states a 50-logged-dive minimum
Maximum depthCommon guided profiles to 30–40 m; wrecks and walls continue much deeper
Best seasonLiveaboard seasons and access vary; operators commonly schedule the offshore reefs in suitable months and weather.
VisibilityUsually good to excellent Red Sea visibility; variable with plankton, weather and site conditions.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
Big Brother Island and lighthouse in the Egyptian Red Sea.
Big Brother Island viewed from a dive-safari vessel.Alexander Vasenin; via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Source ↗
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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates26.31180, 34.84650
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Lighthouse island, coral walls, sharks, Numidia and Aida wrecks.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Remote liveaboard access under marine-park rules. No independent shore access; follow route, permit and minimum-experience requirements set by authorities and operator.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Very strong current, open ocean, deep walls, sharks, remote rescue, wreck hazards and separation. Night diving is prohibited; technical depths require appropriate training and gases.

At the site

Facilities and support

Liveaboard facilities only; confirm oxygen, communications, tenders, permits and evacuation plan.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.