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Coral Forest
Remote Ras Abu Galum coral garden reached by camel through a lagoon.
ScubaSnorkelShore EntryIntermediate
Reef
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
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
CrowdedVery quiet
Current StrengthNo current
Surge StrengthFlat 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
A lagoon entry leads into a coral garden that starts shallow and then drops away quickly.
Snorkel
The shallow lagoon approach can work for snorkelers close to the surface, but the deeper coral garden is better suited to divers.
Coral Forest Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Coral Forest
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Exposure Note
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Wildlife at Coral Forest
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Coral Forest
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Coral Forest
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility19m
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Coral Forest Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Coral Forest Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.sinai.ru · Destination Guide
Regional guide noting camel-only access for Ras Abu Galum and the coral-garden finale.
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