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Coral Forest
Remote Ras Abu Galum coral garden reached by camel through a lagoon.
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Remote lagoon-entry coral garden north of Dahab with a long camel approach and a steepening reef profile.
About Coral Forest
Coral Forest is a remote Ras Abu Galum dive built around a small lagoon and a steepening coral garden. The site pairs black corals and gorgonians with schooling fish and other reef life, but getting there is part of the experience.
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Research Estimate At Coral Forest
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 19m
AccessDifficult access
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Coral Forest?
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Coral Forest Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
16m - 40m
Depth Note
The coral garden starts around 16 m and steepens to roughly 40 m.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered lagoon entry with a steep coral-garden drop and light current on ordinary days.
Safety & Access At Coral Forest
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Access for diving is by camel; plan for a long approach time and logistics.
Access Restrictions
Diving access is camel-only and the approach is long, so you need a local operator and a full day for transit.
Local Intel For Coral Forest
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A lagoon entry leads into a coral garden that starts shallow and then drops away quickly.
Snorkeling
The shallow lagoon approach can work for snorkelers close to the surface, but the deeper coral garden is better suited to divers.
Wildlife at Coral Forest
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Coral Forest
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Coral Forest
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility19m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
