| The Red Sea's narrow, sheltered shores have | | | | colliding with another wreck. Divers can swim through |
| extensive shallow shelves which allow marine life to | | | | the deserted hull and see large moray eels, shoals of |
| flourish; the region supports over 200 hard and soft | | | | batfish, and butterfly fish. |
| species of coral, over 1000 invertebrates and over | | | | 'Thistlegorm', a British ship that was sunk by bombers |
| 110 species of fish - 10 percent of which are not | | | | in 1941 is rated as one of the top ten best diving |
| known to be found anywhere else in the world. The | | | | sites in the world. Much of the huge vessel's cargo is |
| rich biodiversity of the area has been officially | | | | very well persevered and can still be seen, such as |
| recognised by the Egyptian government, who set up | | | | motorbikes, rifles and even train carriages! |
| the 'Ras Mohamed National Park' in 1983 to protect | | | | Egypt is well equipped for hosting diving holidays, and |
| the Red Sea from pollution and over development. | | | | divers of all levels - from complete beginners to |
| As the world's most northerly tropical sea, it is very | | | | experienced scuba masters - are well catered for. |
| popular with European divers and offers hundreds of | | | | Live-aboard diving holidays are one of the best ways |
| top diving spots. Not only is it extremely diverse in | | | | of maximising your underwater time and offer |
| marine life, but with an average water temperature | | | | comfortable accommodation, with double or twin |
| of around 26C, good visibility and a small tidal range it | | | | cabins, large air conditioned rooms with en-suite |
| is also considered a safe place to dive. Though the | | | | bathrooms available. Most also offer plenty of indoor |
| Red Sea laps the shores of several North African and | | | | and on-deck seating and a bar where guests can |
| Middle Eastern countries, including Sudan, Eritrea, | | | | purchase soft drinks as well as beer and wine. |
| Somalia, Saudi Arabia and Yemen, it is Egypt that is | | | | Experienced crew members provide catering as well |
| best known as the host of diving holidays. | | | | as guidance to the best diving sites in the area. |
| For experienced divers, the Red Sea's many wreck | | | | With such as wealth of diving opportunities, it's little |
| sites offer a fascinating glimpse of marine history and | | | | wonder that the Red Sea, and Egypt in particular |
| also how nature can take man-made materials and | | | | continues to be one of the most popular diving spots |
| use them as a habitat. Examples of this includes the | | | | in the world. |
| 'Ghiannis D', a Greek boat that sunk in 1983 after | | | | |