TECH DIVE SITES AND WRECKS - SAFAGA
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From the Emperor Divers Dive Centres in Safaga and Hurghada
Panorama Reef
One of the highlights of the area. Huge coral formation with walls dropping to over 200m. Numerous grottos and overhangs, gorgonians and soft corals. Jacks, barracudas and reef sharks often visit the area. Some of the depth records that took place in the Red Sea in the past few years, were done on Panorama Reef.
Wreck of the Salem Express
A Ferry carrying pilgrims returning from Mecca, sank in 1992 after hitting the reef at night. 300 victims perished in one of the greatest marine tragedies of all time. There is very little growth on this wreck and few fish have taken up residence apart from an occasional frogfish. Many divers avoid this site considering it a morbid forbidding place.
Abu Gafan
Possibly the best dive in Safaga, a 300m long and narrow barrier features a 'plateau' in both north and south extremes. Superb wall diving with soft and black coral, giant fan and gorgonians. Frequent sightings of jacks, barracuda, reef sharks and the occasional hammerhead.
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