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Daedalus Reef

Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt

A remote offshore reef and lighthouse platform with near-vertical coral walls and current-driven pelagic diving.

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WaterMarine
AccessLiveaboard only
ExperienceAdvanced; many operators require substantial logged experience, commonly 50 dives
Maximum depthCommon guided maximum 30–40 m; surrounding walls descend hundreds of metres
Best seasonLiveaboard season and pelagic activity vary; access depends on weather, authority rules and itinerary.
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

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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.
A scuba diver at the reef edge of Daedalus Reef in Egypt.
A diver at the exact Daedalus Reef site in the Egyptian Red Sea.Derek Keats; via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0Source ↗
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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates24.93280, 35.87030
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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

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Long coral walls, lighthouse, hammerhead and oceanic-shark potential, southern plateau.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Remote marine-park liveaboard access. Use the licensed operator briefing for entry, current, tender pickup and restricted activities.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Strong unpredictable current, down-current, open-ocean separation, deep walls, sharks, remote rescue and surface traffic. Night diving and snorkeling may be restricted.

At the site

Facilities and support

Liveaboard facilities only; oxygen, communications, tenders, permits and evacuation planning are essential.

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.