Dive-site story
Ras Ghazlani sits at the northern entrance to Marsa Bareika within the Ras Mohammed National Park. The profile transitions from a sheltered coral plateau covered in table corals into a stepped wall dotted with large gorgonian sea fans. Typically conducted as a drift, the dive allows for unhurried observation of sheltered overhangs where glassfish congregate away from the open sea swell.
Extensive hard and soft coral gardens along the upper plateau
Large gorgonian fan corals dotting the deeper drop-off
Sheltered overhangs and small crevices crowded with sweepers and glassfish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring and autumn provide the most comfortable balance of warm sea temperatures and manageable topside heat.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyretail anthiasPseudanthias squamipinnis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Napoleon wrasseCheilinus undulatus | Rare | ||||||||||||
| Red Sea bannerfishHeniochus intermedius | Common |
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