El Mina Wreck Dive: Hurghada’s Historic Warship

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Just off the coast of Hurghada lies a different kind of monument: the El Mina, an Egyptian minesweeper sunk during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. This accessible yet profound wreck dive offers a unique chance to connect with a tangible piece of modern history. Lying at 30 meters, this warship has transformed into a thriving artificial reef, home to clouds of glassfish and cryptic critters. Learn about its history, its dive plan, and how to explore it respectfully with the expert, small-group guidance of Scubadore Hurghada.

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A Diver’s Guide to Understanding and Protecting Our Coral Reefs

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The Red Sea’s coral reefs are magnificent, resilient underwater cities, teeming with life. But these precious ecosystems are fragile. This guide explores what makes Red Sea corals so unique and provides divers with the essential, practical steps we must all take to protect them. From mastering buoyancy to choosing reef-safe sunscreen and a responsible dive operator, learn how you can become a guardian of the reef on your next trip to Hurghada with Scubadore.