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  • Nº49 # Date: 2005-07-27 - 16:57
  • # Max Depth: 22.7m Duration: 28mins
Diver's Notes

Egypt Liveaboard 2005 - M/Y Amelia - Dive #18

Dolphins! Dolphins! Dolphins! Dolphins! Dolphins! Dolphins! Dolphins! Dolphins! Dolphins! Dolphins! Dolphins! Dolphins!

We intercepted a school of wild dolphins and jumped into the water with them. Me and dad already had our wetsuits on so we went in with full scuba gear, whilst others, who might have been having a nap, would only have time to go snorkelling.

Simply amazing dive. The best one to this date! The dolphins chose a diver each and started playing with us. First you get eye contact as they go around you. Then they start mimicking you (If you "clap" your hands, they will "clap" their fins. If you turn/roll around, they will do the same!)

Used up air very fast, but it was worth it!

Avg. depth: 11,5m

Dive Profile
Dive Location

  • Temp: Bottom 29°C
  • Dive type : Liveaboard
  • Visibility: Excellent Water: Salt
Specific gear used
  • Boots: Mares - Size 8
  • Fins: Scubapro - Twin Speed
  • Light: Ikelite - PCa
  • Gloves: Bare -
  • Knife: Aqualung - Technisub
  • Wet suit: Ralf Tech - 5mm Full Body
  • Weights: 3 kg
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Dive Profile

  • 1. Air
  • 12L Steel     210 → 30 bar
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  • Average depth: 15.1m
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Species Identified

Delphinus capensis Gray, 1828 (long-beaked common dolphin) Besides what is known about common dolphins in general, little is yet known about the specific behaviour of the long-beaked dolphin . Common dolphins are amongst the most gregarious mammals and are sometimes seen in groups...
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