British Indian Ocean Territory
Maru Maru
About this Dive Site
Description
The Maru Maru, a Japanese transport ship lost during WWII, rests as an artificial reef in the Red Sea, Egypt. This popular wreck dive teems with lionfish, groupers, and schooling batfish, offering excellent visibility for exploring its wartime cargo.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
January, February, November, December, March, April, September, October
Jan
Excellent visibility, calm seas, good chance of seeing turtles and reef sharks.
Feb
Continued excellent conditions, peak manta ray season.
Mar
Manta ray sightings still good, water warming up.
Apr
Warm water, good for macro life, potential for whale shark sightings.
More monthly highlights
May
Water is warm, visibility can decrease slightly due to plankton.
Jun
Plankton blooms can attract pelagic species, but reduce visibility.
Jul
Rainy season, visibility can be reduced, but still good for exploring reefs.
Aug
Continued rainy season, potential for stronger currents.
Sep
Rainy season ending, visibility improving, good for spotting reef fish.
Oct
Visibility improving significantly, start of the calmer season.
Nov
Excellent visibility, calm seas, start of manta ray season.
Dec
Peak manta ray season, crystal clear waters.
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