
Mangrove Bay Housereef is a unique beginner dive site near El Quseir, set against the backdrop of a rare Red Sea mangrove ecosystem. The reef extends from the mangrove-fringed shoreline over a gentle slope with mixed coral formations. The mangrove roots provide nursery habitat for juvenile fish, creating an unusually diverse ecosystem where reef and mangrove species overlap. Green turtles are regular visitors to the seagrass beds, and the site offers exceptional macro photography opportunities with nudibranchs, flatworms, and decorator crabs.
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Sign InGreat spot for advanced divers. Currents can be tricky but the marine life makes it worth it.
One of the best dive sites in the region. Highly recommended.
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