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Habili Aija

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# Habili Aija Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 40m
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Visibility
22m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

Habili Aija is a stunning reef dive site located near Marsa Alam in Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate. This submerged pinnacle offers depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers. The site features a distinctive rocky formation rising from the seafloor, surrounded by vibrant coral gardens that attract diverse marine life.

Divers explore colorful hard and soft corals, pristine rock formations, and abundant coral heads teeming with activity. The site is renowned for exceptional marine biodiversity, including reef fish species, groupers, snappers, and occasional pelagic visitors. Strong currents frequently sweep through Habili Aija, bringing nutrient-rich water that supports thriving reef ecosystems and attracts larger marine species.

The challenging conditions and dynamic environment make this site ideal for experienced divers seeking action-packed dives. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 meters, depending on conditions. Habili Aija delivers an authentic Red Sea diving experience with pristine reefs and excellent opportunities for observing marine wildlife in their natural habitat.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Sohal Surgeonfish — seen at this dive site
Sohal Surgeonfish Acanthurus sohal sylvain_le_bris
Red Sea Bannerfish — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Bannerfish Heniochus intermedius cribbio4
Titan Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Titan Triggerfish Balistoides viridescens sylvain_le_bris
Indian Ocean Humbug — seen at this dive site
Indian Ocean Humbug Dascyllus abudafur verfrexxener
Red Sea Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Anemonefish Amphiprion bicinctus gbohne
Swarthy Parrotfish — seen at this dive site
Swarthy Parrotfish Scarus niger gbohne

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Strong
Visibility 22 m
GPS 24.7382°, 35.1334°