Sahara

Expansive sand banks with a fish-rich artificial reef.

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18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is named for the expansive sand banks that characterize its location. It shares proximity with Sahara Deep, situated just to the south. Divers are encouraged to explore the seabed, specifically searching around remnants of cement blocks and scattered glass bottles – these areas often host a diverse array of marine life. A notable feature of this site is a healthy artificial reef located further north. This reef provides abundant habitat for numerous reef fish species, along with opportunities to encounter octopuses. The sand banks offer a relatively gentle dive experience, while the artificial reef presents more varied conditions and potentially increased fish activity.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

octopusreef fishghost pipefishfrogfishnudibranchs

Things to Note

Difficulty:

all levels

Gentle sand banks for beginners, deeper artificial reef for more advanced divers.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Variable

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