Uncannily resembling a small crocodile, this is a docile animal that lies on the seabed awaiting the approach of its prey. D Daedalus Reef A submerged reef in southern Egypt marked by a lighthouse with a causeway. Dahab A small Bedouin town and dive resort midway between the Israeli border and the point of the Sinai. Close by are the dive sites of the Canyon and the Blue Hole. Dahlaks, The A group of islands off the coast of Eritrea on the Dahlak Bank.
Diving here is shallow and visibility can often be disappointing.
The coral zone rarely descends beneath 10 or 12m. Dehydration Desert air is dry and often hot. Divers also lose moisture from their bodies while breathing from aqualungs. Avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of water - even if you're not thirsty. Depth The deep, clear waters of the Red Sea can be seductive.