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. Keep an attentive eye on your depth gauge or computer and never go deeper than you planned. A French colony in the horn of Africa where the Red Sea meets the Indian Ocean. Nearby are the Seven Brothers.