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Habili Ashelaniat

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 Marsa Alam, Egypt
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Scuba diving – photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

# Habili Ashelaniat Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
20m – 40m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

Habili Ashelaniat is a pristine reef system located in Qesm Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This popular diving destination features dramatic coral formations and abundant marine biodiversity characteristic of the Red Sea’s Indian Ocean waters.

The site typically reaches depths of 20-40 meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers. The reef structure includes steep walls and vibrant coral gardens teeming with life. Divers encounter impressive schools of anthias, snappers, and groupers navigating the coral architecture.

Marine life includes large pelagic species such as rays, sharks, and occasionally larger predators patrolling the reef edge. Smaller reef inhabitants include colorful nudibranchs, crustaceans, and diverse fish species. The macro photography opportunities are exceptional, with intricate invertebrates and cryptic species inhabiting crevices and coral branches.

Water conditions are generally favorable, with good visibility during optimal seasons. Strong currents can occur, requiring moderate to advanced buoyancy control. Habili Ashelaniat delivers an authentic Red Sea diving experience, combining geological drama with rich marine ecosystems ideal for experienced underwater explorers.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Purpurcapsula rubramaculosa — seen at this dive site
Purpurcapsula rubramaculosa Purpurcapsula rubramaculosa pam-piombino
Pickhandle Barracuda — seen at this dive site
Pickhandle Barracuda Sphyraena jello gbohne
Red-spotted Lizard — seen at this dive site
Red-spotted Lizard Mesalina rubropunctata gebrilnader
Red Sea Redbreasted Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Redbreasted Wrasse Cheilinus quinquecinctus izzymbusy
Goldsaddle Goatfish — seen at this dive site
Goldsaddle Goatfish Parupeneus cyclostomus martinatichackova
Onespot Snapper — seen at this dive site
Onespot Snapper Lutjanus monostigma harry289

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 20 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Current Strong
GPS 24.6691°, 35.1347°