Gamul Soraya
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About this site
Gamul Soraya, also known as Gamul Al Saghair, is a shallow reef dive site in the Safaga area of the Egyptian Red Sea, reaching a maximum depth of around 15–16 metres. The site is characterised by a reef garden structure, and the most rewarding section lies to the south, where a series of pinnacles draped in soft corals form the main highlight. The route out to the nearest and largest pinnacle passes over the sandy seabed at around 14 metres depth, where garden eels sway in the current.
The pinnacles themselves host dense schools of butterflyfish, goatfish, and groupers, while the sandy bottom around them holds a surprisingly high number of scorpionfish. Batfish are a regular presence and are noted as willing subjects for photographers. Lionfish and coral groupers patrol the cracks between the coral structures, which are packed with glassfish.
The site is rated for Open Water level, making it suitable for beginner divers, and the shallow, reef-garden character keeps it accessible regardless of experience.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
GrouperGrouperReported here · unconfirmed
ScorpionfishScorpionfishReported here · unconfirmed
Garden eelGarden eelConfirmed present · 2 independent sources
BatfishBatfishReported here · unconfirmed
LionfishLionfishReported here · unconfirmed
Bluespotted Fantail RayTaeniura lymmaReported here · unconfirmed
Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicusReported here · unconfirmed
Indian Bullethead ParrotfishChlorurus sordidusReported here · unconfirmed
Red Sea AnemonefishAmphiprion bicinctusReported here · unconfirmed
Red Sea BannerfishHeniochus intermediusReported here · unconfirmed
Starry PufferArothron stellatusReported here · unconfirmed
Indo-Pacific Sergeant MajorAbudefduf vaigiensisReported here · unconfirmed
Indian LionfishPterois milesReported here · unconfirmed
Small Giant ClamTridacna maximaReported here · unconfirmed
BannerfishBannerfishReported here · unconfirmed
Eagle rayEagle rayReported here · unconfirmed
Indian Sailfin TangZebrasoma desjardiniiObserved near here · iNaturalist
Klunzinger's WrasseThalassoma rueppelliiObserved near here · iNaturalist
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