Dur Gaam
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About this site
Dur Gaam is a tiny, isolated island in the Dahlak archipelago of Eritrea, known for drift diving. Strong ocean currents sweep across its healthy reefs and draw in larger pelagic species.
Hammerhead sharks, reef sharks, manta rays and large blue-spotted rays are the animals to watch for, and whitetip sharks patrol the reef. The currents here are among the strongest in the archipelago, so the diving suits divers with solid experience who can handle them without wasting energy.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Hammerhead sharkHammerhead sharkReported here · unconfirmed
Manta rayManta rayReported here · unconfirmed
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