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How to Find a Dugong in Marsa Alam: My Success Story

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  The Red Sea is one of the best snorkeling and diving spots for those living in Europe, as it offers excellent conditions at very affordable prices. Basically, there are three well-known locations on the Egyptian side of the Red Sea: Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada, and Marsa Alam. Since I had already been to the first two, which are more touristy, this time I chose Marsa Alam, especially because, in terms of underwater conditions and marine life, it's considered by many to be the best place. In my research, I always look for attractive prices and good snorkeling spots from the shore, particularly accessible from the hotel, the so-called house reefs. I read reviews of several hotels and ended up choosing the Three Corners Equinox Beach Resort, which was known for having an excellent house reef and several people had seen dugongs there. Three Corners Equinox Beach Resort I verified that this hotel was an excellent starting point for snorkeling, and I will write another post on snorkeling...

How to Film Underwater: A Beginner Snorkeling Guide

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  Over the past few years, I've traveled the world searching for the best snorkeling spots. Beyond the experience of being in these places, filming them is a necessity for me.  What I've learned as an amateur, I want to share with you. For me, when it comes to underwater filming, doubling the frames per second is one of the most important aspects . Normally, 30 fps is used for regular filming, so filming underwater 60 fps gives super smooth motion for fast fish and body moves, plus easy slow-motion in editing. Underwater filming is tricky because the ocean never stays still. Even if you think you are holding the camera steady, waves and currents will constantly push your body around. Without high stabilization, your video will look shaky and jumpy, which can make people feel dizzy when they watch it later. Using the highest stabilization mode fixes these bumps automatically. It turns shaky movements into smooth, flowing shots that look professional. This is especially importa...