{"id":3664,"date":"2026-10-23T09:00:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T06:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/?p=3664"},"modified":"2026-10-21T23:48:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T20:48:22","slug":"red-sea-marine-life-hurghada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/red-sea-marine-life-hurghada\/","title":{"rendered":"Diving with Red Sea Marine Life in Hurghada: A Diver&#8217;s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diving_with_Red_Sea_Marine_Life_in_Hurghada_A_Divers_Guide\"><\/span><b>Diving with Red Sea Marine Life in Hurghada: A Diver&#8217;s Guide<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Sea marine life is the main reason divers fall in love with Hurghada. In one dive you can see bright corals, curious reef fish, hunting predators and, with some luck, turtles or dolphins.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/red-sea-marine-life-hurghada\/#Why_Is_Red_Sea_Marine_Life_So_Rich\" >Why Is Red Sea Marine Life So Rich?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/red-sea-marine-life-hurghada\/#Corals_The_Foundation_of_the_Reef\" >Corals: The Foundation of the Reef<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/red-sea-marine-life-hurghada\/#Reef_Fish_You_Will_Almost_Always_See\" >Reef Fish You Will Almost Always See<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/red-sea-marine-life-hurghada\/#Bigger_Animals_and_Special_Encounters\" >Bigger Animals and Special Encounters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/red-sea-marine-life-hurghada\/#Is_Red_Sea_Marine_Life_Dangerous\" >Is Red Sea Marine Life Dangerous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/red-sea-marine-life-hurghada\/#How_to_Dive_Responsibly_in_Hurghada\" >How to Dive Responsibly in Hurghada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/red-sea-marine-life-hurghada\/#Where_to_See_Red_Sea_Marine_Life_with_Chloes_Diving_Center\" >Where to See Red Sea Marine Life with Chloe&#8217;s Diving Center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/red-sea-marine-life-hurghada\/#Book_Your_Marine_Life_Dive\" >Book Your Marine Life Dive<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/red-sea-marine-life-hurghada\/#What_marine_life_can_I_see_diving_in_Hurghada\" >What marine life can I see diving in Hurghada?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/red-sea-marine-life-hurghada\/#Can_I_see_sharks_in_Hurghada\" >Can I see sharks in Hurghada?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/red-sea-marine-life-hurghada\/#When_is_the_best_time_to_see_marine_life\" >When is the best time to see marine life?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/red-sea-marine-life-hurghada\/#Can_snorkelers_see_Red_Sea_marine_life_too\" >Can snorkelers see Red Sea marine life too?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Red Sea is home to more than 1,000 species of fish and hundreds of coral species, and some live nowhere else on Earth. Want to know which creatures you might meet on your dates? Ask us in the form below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"everest-forms\"><div class=\"evf-container layout-two\" id=\"evf-664\"><form id=\"evf-form-664\" class=\"everest-form\" data-formid=\"664\" data-ajax_submission=\"0\" data-keyboard_friendly_form=\"0\" data-form_state_type=\"\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3664\"><div class=\"evf-field-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce664\" name=\"_wpnonce664\" value=\"b2d203c55a\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3664\" \/><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_1\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-2\" data-grid=\"grid_1\"><div id=\"evf-664-field_ys0GeZISRs-1-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-first-name form-row validate-required\" data-required-field-message=\"This field is required.\" data-field-id=\"ys0GeZISRs-1\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_ys0GeZISRs-1\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Full Name<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"N\u00e9cessaire\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"evf-664-field_ys0GeZISRs-1\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][ys0GeZISRs-1]\" required><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_GU24mUTKxO-12-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-phone form-row validate-required validate-phone\" data-required-field-message=\"\" data-field-id=\"GU24mUTKxO-12\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_GU24mUTKxO-12\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Phone<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"N\u00e9cessaire\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input type=\"tel\" id=\"evf-664-field_GU24mUTKxO-12\" class=\"input-text evf-smart-phone-field\" data-rule-smart-phone-field=\"true\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][GU24mUTKxO-12]\" required><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-2\" data-grid=\"grid_2\"><div id=\"evf-664-field_29GJhOXdeF-5-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-date-time form-row validate-required\" data-required-field-message=\"This field is required.\" data-field-id=\"29GJhOXdeF-5\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_29GJhOXdeF-5\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Date \/ Time<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"N\u00e9cessaire\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"evf-664-field_29GJhOXdeF-5\" class=\"flatpickr-field input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][29GJhOXdeF-5]\" data-time-interval=\"15\" data-date-time=\"date\" data-mode=\"single\" data-locale=\"en\" data-date-format=\"Y-m-d\" required ><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_LbH5NxasXM-2-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-email form-row validate-required validate-email\" data-required-field-message=\"Please enter a valid email address.\" data-field-id=\"LbH5NxasXM-2\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_LbH5NxasXM-2\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Email<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"N\u00e9cessaire\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"evf-664-field_LbH5NxasXM-2\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][LbH5NxasXM-2]\" required ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_2\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-1\" data-grid=\"grid_1\"><div id=\"evf-664-field_66FR384cge-3-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-text form-row validate-required\" data-required-field-message=\"This field is required.\" data-field-id=\"66FR384cge-3\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_66FR384cge-3\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Hotel Name<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"N\u00e9cessaire\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"evf-664-field_66FR384cge-3\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][66FR384cge-3]\" required><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_BTHyEdkhNI-6-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-select form-row\" data-field-id=\"BTHyEdkhNI-6\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_BTHyEdkhNI-6\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Choose your Trip<\/span> <\/label><select id=\"evf-664-field_BTHyEdkhNI-6\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][BTHyEdkhNI-6]\" ><option value=\"\" class=\"placeholder\" disabled  selected='selected'>Select Trip<\/option><option value=\"None\" >None<\/option><option value=\"Snorkeling - \u20ac35\" >Snorkeling - \u20ac35<\/option><option value=\"introduction dive - \u20ac65\" >introduction dive - \u20ac65<\/option><option value=\"Scuba Review - \u20ac80\" >Scuba Review - \u20ac80<\/option><option value=\"1 Day Dive - \u20ac55\" >1 Day Dive - \u20ac55<\/option><option value=\"2 Days Dive - \u20ac97\" >2 Days Dive - \u20ac97<\/option><option value=\"3 Days Dive - \u20ac133\" >3 Days Dive - \u20ac133<\/option><option value=\"4 Days Dive - \u20ac163\" >4 Days Dive - \u20ac163<\/option><option value=\"5 Days Dive - \u20ac197\" >5 Days Dive - \u20ac197<\/option><option value=\"6 Days Dive - \u20ac235\" >6 Days Dive - \u20ac235<\/option><option value=\"7 Days Dive - \u20ac274\" >7 Days Dive - \u20ac274<\/option><option value=\"8 Days Dive - \u20ac313\" >8 Days Dive - \u20ac313<\/option><option value=\"9 Days Dive - \u20ac351\" >9 Days Dive - \u20ac351<\/option><option value=\"10 Days Dive - \u20ac368\" >10 Days Dive - \u20ac368<\/option><option value=\"Private Sunset Trip - \u20ac500\" >Private Sunset Trip - \u20ac500<\/option><\/select><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-checkbox form-row\" data-field-id=\"WtSgC3YrMq-8\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Extra<\/span> <\/label><ul id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_1\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][WtSgC3YrMq-8][]\" value=\"Private Guide - \u20ac65\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_1\">Private Guide - \u20ac65<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_2\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][WtSgC3YrMq-8][]\" value=\"extra third dive - \u20ac30\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_2\">extra third dive - \u20ac30<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_3\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][WtSgC3YrMq-8][]\" value=\"extra wreck third dive &quot;el Mina wreck&quot; - \u20ac35\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_3\">extra wreck third dive \"el Mina wreck\" - \u20ac35<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-4 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_4\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][WtSgC3YrMq-8][]\" value=\"Dolphin House trip - \u20ac80\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_4\">Dolphin House trip - \u20ac80<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-5 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_5\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][WtSgC3YrMq-8][]\" value=\"Private Boat - The price depends on what you&#039;re looking for \u2014 just let us know what you need and we&#039;ll customize it for you.\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_5\">Private Boat - The price depends on what you're looking for \u2014 just let us know what you need and we'll customize it for you.<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_3\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-1\" data-grid=\"grid_1\"><div id=\"evf-664-field_2qT3987aVS-11-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-select form-row\" data-field-id=\"2qT3987aVS-11\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_2qT3987aVS-11\"><span class=\"evf-label\">PADI Scuba diving courses<\/span> <\/label><select id=\"evf-664-field_2qT3987aVS-11\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][2qT3987aVS-11]\" ><option value=\"\" class=\"placeholder\" disabled  selected='selected'>Select Course<\/option><option value=\"None\" >None<\/option><option value=\"PADI Scuba diver course - \u20ac300\" >PADI Scuba diver course - \u20ac300<\/option><option value=\"Upgrade to PADI Open water diver - \u20ac300\" >Upgrade to PADI Open water diver - \u20ac300<\/option><option value=\"PADI Open water diver course - \u20ac400\" >PADI Open water diver course - \u20ac400<\/option><option value=\"PADI advanced open water diver course - \u20ac310\" >PADI advanced open water diver course - \u20ac310<\/option><option value=\"PADI emergnecy first response course - \u20ac200\" >PADI emergnecy first response course - \u20ac200<\/option><option value=\"PADI Rescue diver course - \u20ac500\" >PADI Rescue diver course - \u20ac500<\/option><option value=\"PADI divemaster course - \u20ac700\" >PADI divemaster course - \u20ac700<\/option><option value=\"PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver - \u20ac190\" >PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver - \u20ac190<\/option><option value=\"PADI deep diver course - \u20ac250\" >PADI deep diver course - \u20ac250<\/option><option value=\"bubblemaker Course - \u20ac100\" >bubblemaker Course - \u20ac100<\/option><\/select><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-checkbox form-row everest-forms-list-3-columns\" data-field-id=\"OiUhPVrOMs-13\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Equipment Rental<\/span> <\/label><ul id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_1\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"Full Equipment - \u20ac20\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_1\">Full Equipment - \u20ac20<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_2\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"Dive Computer - \u20ac10\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_2\">Dive Computer - 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\u20ac10\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_6\">optical mask - \u20ac10<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-7 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_7\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"wet suit - \u20ac5\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_7\">wet suit - \u20ac5<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-8 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_8\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"15L Tank - \u20ac5\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_8\">15L Tank - \u20ac5<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-9 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_9\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"Logbook - \u20ac15\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_9\">Logbook - \u20ac15<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_yhGx3FOwr2-4-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-textarea form-row\" data-field-id=\"yhGx3FOwr2-4\"><label class=\"evf-field-label evf-label-hide\" for=\"evf-664-field_yhGx3FOwr2-4\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Notes<\/span> <\/label><textarea id=\"evf-664-field_yhGx3FOwr2-4\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][yhGx3FOwr2-4]\" placeholder=\"Add your notes here\"  ><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-honeypot-container evf-field-hp\"><label for=\"evf-664-field-hp\" class=\"evf-field-label\">Name<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"everest_forms[hp]\" id=\"evf-664-field-hp\" class=\"input-text\"><\/div><div class=\"evf-submit-container \" ><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"everest_forms[id]\" value=\"664\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"everest_forms[author]\" value=\"1\"><button type='submit' name='everest_forms[submit]' class='everest-forms-submit-button button evf-submit ' id='evf-submit-664' value='evf-submit' data-process-text=\"Processing\u2026\" conditional_rules='&quot;&quot;' conditional_id='evf-submit-664'  id=\"evf-submit-664\" aria-live=\"assertive\">Submit<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div><!-- .evf-container --><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Red_Sea_Marine_Life_So_Rich\"><\/span><b>Why Is Red Sea Marine Life So Rich?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Red Sea is warm, clear and nutrient-balanced, which allows coral reefs to grow close to the shore. Its semi-enclosed shape also means some species evolved here and are found only in this region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around Hurghada, protected islands such as Giftun and Abu Ramada help keep the reefs healthy and full of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corals_The_Foundation_of_the_Reef\"><\/span><b>Corals: The Foundation of the Reef<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corals are living animals that build the reef and give shelter to almost every other creature you will see. Around Hurghada you will find:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hard corals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as table, brain and branching corals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Soft corals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that sway in the current in pink, purple and orange<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sea fans and fire coral<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on walls and pinnacles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please never touch coral, even fire coral can sting, and a single touch can damage years of growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reef_Fish_You_Will_Almost_Always_See\"><\/span><b>Reef Fish You Will Almost Always See<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most dives in Hurghada are full of colour. Common reef fish include the Red Sea clownfish, parrotfish, butterflyfish, angelfish, anthias, surgeonfish and triggerfish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Red Sea anemonefish is a favourite with divers and photographers, often protecting its anemone close to the reef top.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bigger_Animals_and_Special_Encounters\"><\/span><b>Bigger Animals and Special Encounters<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some encounters depend on the site, season and a bit of luck. This table shows what divers often hope to see.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Animal<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Where around Hurghada<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>How often<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moray eels<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most reefs, especially Carless Reef<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very common<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lionfish and scorpionfish<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reefs and the El Mina wreck<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Napoleon wrasse<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larger reefs and island sites<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue-spotted stingray<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sandy patches near reefs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sea turtles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Island reefs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dolphins<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dolphin House and open water<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often on dolphin trips<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reef sharks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offshore sites<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rare<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the best chance to see dolphins, book our Dolphin House trip, available for \u20ac80.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Red_Sea_Marine_Life_Dangerous\"><\/span><b>Is Red Sea Marine Life Dangerous?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most marine life is harmless if you respect it. A few animals, like lionfish, stonefish, scorpionfish and fire coral, can sting if touched.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The simple rule is: look, don&#8217;t touch. Keep good buoyancy, watch where you place your hands and fins, and listen to your guide&#8217;s briefing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Dive_Responsibly_in_Hurghada\"><\/span><b>How to Dive Responsibly in Hurghada<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never touch, chase or feed marine life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep fins away from the reef.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use reef-safe sunscreen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not take shells, coral or souvenirs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take photos without disturbing animals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good buoyancy is the best way to protect the reef. The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/padi-advanced-open-water-diver-course-in-hurghada\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps you master it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_See_Red_Sea_Marine_Life_with_Chloes_Diving_Center\"><\/span><b>Where to See Red Sea Marine Life with Chloe&#8217;s Diving Center<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/daily-diving-trips-in-hurghada\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">daily diving trips in Hurghada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> visit reefs around Giftun, Abu Ramada and more. Not a diver?<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/snorkeling-in-hurghada\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snorkeling in Hurghada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lets you enjoy the same colourful reefs from the surface.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A day with two boat dives costs \u20ac55, and an introductory dive costs \u20ac65. See all options on our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/daily-diving-prices-in-hurghada\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diving prices in Hurghada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_Your_Marine_Life_Dive\"><\/span><b>Book Your Marine Life Dive<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Sea marine life in Hurghada is waiting to surprise you on every dive.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/booking\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your dive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or message us on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/201221590220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WhatsApp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_marine_life_can_I_see_diving_in_Hurghada\"><\/span>What marine life can I see diving in Hurghada?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCorals, clownfish, parrotfish, moray eels, Napoleon wrasse, rays, turtles and sometimes dolphins.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_see_sharks_in_Hurghada\"><\/span>Can I see sharks in Hurghada?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tShark sightings near Hurghada are rare and usually happen at offshore sites. Most reef dives focus on colourful reef life.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_best_time_to_see_marine_life\"><\/span>When is the best time to see marine life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMarine life is present all year. Spring and autumn often bring very active reefs and warm water.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_snorkelers_see_Red_Sea_marine_life_too\"><\/span>Can snorkelers see Red Sea marine life too?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. 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