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Gotha Ashelaniat

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# Gotha Ashelaniat Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 40m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
Moderate

Discover Gotha Ashelaniat, a premier diving destination located in Qesm Marsa Alam within Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate. This exceptional reef site offers depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters, catering to both intermediate and advanced divers seeking immersive underwater experiences.

Divers explore stunning coral formations, including vibrant hard and soft corals that create dramatic underwater landscapes. The site features dramatic drop-offs and reef walls adorned with colorful coral gardens, providing excellent photo opportunities and diverse habitats.

Marine life encounters include schools of fusiliers, snappers, and jacks patrolling the reef edges. Sightings of reef sharks, groupers, angelfish, and parrotfish are common. The site’s biodiversity makes it ideal for macro and wide-angle photography alike.

Moderate to strong currents can occur, making this site best suited for experienced divers with solid buoyancy control. The exceptional visibility and thriving ecosystem make Gotha Ashelaniat a must-visit location for those exploring the Red Sea’s underwater wonders.

🐠 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
Blackspotted Rubberlip — seen at this dive site
Blackspotted Rubberlip Plectorhinchus gaterinus francescocecere
Titan Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Titan Triggerfish Balistoides viridescens francescocecere

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Moderate
GPS 24.6717°, 35.1326°