Dolphin House Samadai

Samadai is an off-shore reef located approximately 5 km Southeast of Marsa Alam and has a semi-circular shape. The reef is oriented E-to-W, forming a natural lagoon on the south. The protected waters of the lagoon provide a favorable habitat for a population of Spinner Dolphins ( Stenella longirostris). The Egyptian Red Sea coast is characterized by being exposed to wind; therefore protective reefs such as Samadai are exceptionally valuable habitats .

ZONING

There are four management zones within Sha`ab Samadai

Zone A : “ Dolphin house “ strictly a no-entry zone.

Zone B : Snorkelers accompanied by certified guides, No boats are allowed here.

Zone C : All the remaining deeper waters of the reef, moving boats of all types (i.e., including movements to a minimum. Larger boats heading for a mooring must do that expeditiously, and turn off their engines as soon as it is safe to do so.
Inflatables that are moored must not keep their engine idling unnecessarily.

Zone D : deep waters surrounding the reef. Two main demarcation line muse be consederd:

The Ab demarcation line cannot be crossed by swimmers or by boats; Exception can be granted by the rangers only in case of emergency, human life is at risk or during research activities.
The rangers vessel is moored in the black circle