Cousteau's Conshelf (aka Precontinent II)
Protected Area
Sanganeb Atoll
Why dive here
With 55+ marine species recorded in the area - including pufferfish - Cousteau's Conshelf (aka Precontinent II) offers some of Port Sudan & Sanganeb's richest diving. Water ranges 25-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
You’ll find Cousteau's Conshelf, or Precontinent II, a genuine dive into history. It's not one of those spots that just claims a fleeting visit from the man; this was a dedicated project site, a living laboratory. At around 12 meters, the remnants of Cousteau’s ambitious underwater village are still there – the 'Starfish House,' a garage for the diving saucer, even the chicken coop. It’s a strange, fascinating sight, a tangible link to the early days of saturation diving. We've enjoyed it both by day, when the structure's odd angles are clear, and at night, when the shadows play tricks, making it feel even more like an abandoned alien outpost. If you appreciate the quirky side of dive history, you’ll find this pretty compelling.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cousteau's Conshelf (aka Precontinent II)
Cousteau's Conshelf (aka Precontinent II) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cousteau's Conshelf (aka Precontinent II), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (19.94, 37.4) (17km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
88°F · Range: 29.9–32.3°C
Current Speed
7.07 cm/s
Direction: S (171.9°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.088 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
37.37 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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