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Scuba destination profile with reef fish and shark behavior notes.
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Conshelf Ii
Historic Red Sea habitat dive on a coral reef
ScubaFreediveBoat EntryAdvanced
Artificial ReefDeepWreck
Boat-based Sudan reef with strong current, clear water, and habitat structures best suited to experienced divers.
About Conshelf Ii
Conshelf II is Sudan's historic Red Sea habitat dive at Sha'ab Rumi, where the starfish house, support structures, and deeper cabin sit on a coral reef and wall system. The route is a liveaboard-style boat dive with strong current exposure, so planning is about timing, orientation, and a clean return to the boat rather than easy shore access. It suits divers who want underwater history, clear water, and big marine life around an iconic reef.
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Research Estimate At Conshelf Ii
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthStrong current
Surge StrengthModerate surge
Where Is Conshelf Ii?
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Conshelf Ii Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 30m
Depth Note
The starfish-shaped structure is at about 10 m and the deeper station is at about 30 m.
Best Season
March to June and September to November
Typical Conditions
Clear Red Sea water, strong currents, and coral-covered habitat remains on an offshore reef.
Safety & Access At Conshelf Ii
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficStrong current
Safety Notes
Stay current-aware, keep close track of your guide and boat plan, and treat the deeper cabin as an experienced-diver feature rather than a casual swim-through.
Access Restrictions
Usually reached by liveaboard or boat from Port Sudan.
Legal Notes
Follow Sudan access rules and any marine reserve guidance from your operator.
Local Intel For Conshelf Ii
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Scuba explores the starfish house, the deeper station, and the coral-covered remains around Sha'ab Rumi.
Freedive
Freediving is only realistic on the shallow habitat and only for very capable divers with close boat support.
Snorkel
Snorkeling is not the main use case; the site is better suited to scuba than to surface-only exploration.
Conshelf Ii Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Conshelf Ii
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Wildlife at Conshelf Ii
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Conshelf Ii
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Conshelf Ii
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
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Conshelf Ii Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Conshelf Ii Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.bigsquid.co.uk · Operator
Operator page describing Sha'ab Rumi, Conshelf II, and the reef geometry.
www.cousteau.org · Official
Cousteau Society history page for the Conshelf projects.
www.dive-the-world.com · Guide
Sudan dive guide with Conshelf II and country-wide visibility/current patterns.
www.divers-guide.com · Directory
Dive-site directory with marine life list for Sha'ab Rumi South.
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