Brother Islands, Red Sea, Egypt
Posted by: 
g300td
N 26° 18.056 E 034° 51.600
36R E 685687 N 2910346
Often a rough Sea but spectacular dive sites.
Waymark Code: WMG1B4
Location: Egypt
Date Posted: 01/01/2013
Views: 5
The Brother Islands (Arabic: El Akhawein)are two little Islands (Little Brother and Big Brother)in the Red Sea, belonging to Egypt.
The Islands are situated about 60 km east of the coast-town al-Qusair.
Water Type: Ocean
Salinity: Salt
Access: Boat (live aboard)
Maximum Depth: 120
Typical Visibility: Good (41-60 ft)
Has Reef?: yes
Wreck or Submerged Object?: Ship/boat
Underwater Life: Barracuda, Hammerheads, Dogtooth Tuna and Reef Sharks
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Visit Instructions:
1) To log a visit, at least a picture taken at the surface, including any distinguishing landmarks or buoys if present, is required. While you do not have to enter the water, this is encouraged.
2) If you dive at the site, describe your visit including any details you wish to share such as weather, water temperature, visibility, bottom time, and anything of interest that you observed, living or nonliving.