the hidden beauty of eel garden

Eel Garden is a dive spot in Dahab, Egypt, where there is a colony of garden eels. They retreat into the sand when they sense danger, but show themselves when they feel safe, and they move with the currents.
Cath4dive is a professional freediver and model, living and teaching diving and freediving in Dahab. You can find her here: / cath4dive
Music is 'Brief moment' by Caleb Etheridge.
Filmed on breath hold by Daan Verhoeven www.daanverhoeven.com/
#freediving #eelgarden #ocean

[@pickersth]

eel: 10% stripping: 90%

[@peter56387]

just feel it. everything is so beautiful. the diver is as captivating as the eels if not more. sometimes the reasoning needs to take a back seat

[@nilsholgerssonmail]

I didnt get if this video is about hanging out at eel garden or about taking your clothes off in front of eels inside their garden

[@spicymeatballs2thespicening]

The eels be like 👀⬆️

[@danielschechter8130]

Both, I think.

[@shatteredsentient5321]

@@spicymeatballs2thespicening omg XD

[@degenerativeburgergoblin157]

I love the way the eels poke their heads out, they look so adorable.

[@saccerzd]

I thought this said adoptable rather than adorable at first 🤣 . Suppose they could be both

[@lorraineharris243]

Everything you post is so beautiful, thank you ,really appreciated 👍🐙

[@DaanVerhoeven]

that's very kind of you to say, Lorraine!

[@eddynascimentomassa8635]

@@DaanVerhoeven is is and I

[@alessandroparadisi3923]

@@DaanVerhoeven Wyoming

[@wellen3161]

Cdydh@😭🐶🐾🤕😷

[@scientiathescience6061]

Oh my God, she held her breath for so long time. Bravo 👏 👏

[@TommiPasanen]

You're definitely one of the most, or maybe even the most inspirational video makers on freediving scene! Just keep them coming :)

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you - am working on it!

[@ElectronicEnglishRu]

I can watch this over and over again!

[@ememwanders8390]

This video is super simple, but very inspirational. Truly the sensations of the water are beautiful and being under water is super relaxing- an escape from reality.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you!

[@Name-ps9fx]

So enchanting! And the eels aren’t bad either...!

[@planb444]

Eels hides himself when they think someone is watching... except cameraman, he DESERVES stay here

[@Conspiracymom]

😍😍😍Just lovely to see this with the craziness of the world right now. Great job !!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

thank you!

[@Pereozvu4uvak]

*This poetry is deep... Deepwater poetry. Thank you for sharing it with the surface!*

[@DaanVerhoeven]

it was a pleasure!

[@pieterveenders9793]

I remember seeing them at Lanzarote as well, when I was doing my PADI Open Water certification. Such a strange yet amazing sight to see that forrest of eels peering up out of the sand.

[@cupidlove01]

I cant even take my shirt off without huffing and puffing, let alone a wetsuit underwater... 😂

[@GatewoodBrown]

Congrats on 200k! This is a unique piece and I'm glad you did such a wonderful job conveying the message. Great work as always!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

thank you - and thank you! It's an amazing place!

[@delphys75]

"Maybe some beauty wants to stay hidden"!!! Ah ah!!! Well done!!! :-) Thank you for this moment of dream...

[@DaanVerhoeven]

our pleasure!

[@stevebeutelspacher1157]

Beautiful and amazing video! The ability of these free divers to go down so deep never ceases to amaze and delight.

[@ldentifiable]

That eel (the 3rd one from the left in the second row) is still alive! Last time i saw this bastard like 10 years ago! You became the legend, Daan. Please keep inspiring people with your masterpieces

[@DaanVerhoeven]

hahaha, i think his name is Björn! Björn Slippy.

[@ThePaully1976]

I'm an Australian from Queensland and I don't even get in the water until the air temp is 35 degree's C so she must be the ice queen in my world.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

she was very brave!

[@user-fw3kz6od3j]

Pfff. I am russian and swim between ice blocks every weekend. So she cool, but not cold)

[@DaanVerhoeven]

hahaha, very true! My friend Johanna swims under ice in her bathing suit every winter - coldest and coolest lady i know

[@user-fw3kz6od3j]

@@DaanVerhoeven no no no Daan, no suits! Only my body and ice cold water! Btw, I can surf on sup and I can surf on ice block. And it's funny)

[@DaanVerhoeven]

that sounds amazing - and very chilly!

[@alleycat19897]

Your work creates lots of expectation. Good job!

[@Thebetterone12345]

This video wanted it to make it about her but we all here for the eels lol

[@thz5312]

gefeliciteerd,going through the comments,nobody mentioned the (4 me)most exciting part of the video,the "all seeing eye" eel at the end ! don´t be jealous beauty! ...thanks from Austria

[@DaanVerhoeven]

thank you - that last part makes me laugh every time i see it!

[@angeramirez25]

Love those shy eels. Beautiful shots! Congratulations for the camera person :)

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you Angelica, very kind of you to say!

[@kellyvandiessen3488]

Graag meer van dit soort mooie dingen Banaantje! :) Zorg dat jullie veilig en gezond blijven

[@DaanVerhoeven]

zal ik proberen, Smelly Belly! Deze had ik misschien ook wel met jou kunnen maken - was niet zo diep. Veel liefs en gezondheid voor jou en je familie!

[@jaime-leeworrell5390]

This is soo beautiful❤❤

[@user-fw3kz6od3j]

It's wonderful, Daan! Very very intriguingly. And need to watch until the end... And some more, you know👍

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you - i love that last shot!

[@user-fw3kz6od3j]

@@DaanVerhoeven yeah, it's so unexpected but so beautiful!

[@thesnorkeldorks7123]

This is why I always freedive completely naked. I adore the feeling of the water on my skin. I feel so fragile. Some parents at the local pool complain, but I just tell them to take their kids somewhere else.

[@SoVidushi]

This was so well made

[@TopBabyWOW]

Amazing fish in the end!

[@ShubhamSharma-hm3qf]

When you feel life this way...tears came out automatically...but the tears are of happiness...the tears are of enhancing the experience of life

[@flourbvoy1269]

Thank you for uploading this beautiful piece.

[@kelvinsmymiddlename5756]

Man the beauty of her and those Wiglett

[@ArbitraryOnslaught]

Good work to everyone! Peace and love to all!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you!

[@seigasuki]

Beautiful!!

[@ritchijoker9721]

Wow. I'm thrilled. Beautiful shots and a great woman. A fan from Germany.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@p.c.h.6721]

Best striptease I’ve ever seen... here is my dollar 💵

[@FranchiThePingu]

@@podagee4 lol why you mad

[@lostcloud6615]

he is my gold coin from the sunken treasure

[@bricabrac6151]

You're a dog

[@dariosilvestri473]

Here is my dollar... oh shit is wet, sorry

[@fuffoon]

Great show. The eels were cool too. Very fine looking lady.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

thank you!

[@wimm1392]

So relaxing to watch. Thanks very much

[@DaanVerhoeven]

our pleasure!

[@chrisbbill]

Love your videos so much! 💙

[@DaanVerhoeven]

thank you Chris!

[@SeaDreamDive]

Woooooooow! It's wonderful!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you!

[@leebrocato6300]

What about the eels?

[@gardenofeels6872]

Hey, they finally recognized me!

[@Del-Canada]

00:41 Ditching your weight belt. Had a few occasions where I had to do just that to save my life in the cold dark Atlantic during a few dives. I miss those days.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

yes, ditching the weight can be a life saver

[@Del-Canada]

@@DaanVerhoeven It's why you put your weight belt on top of everything.

[@ArcAudios77]

Wonderful :) Thanks Daan

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Our pleasure!

[@Kerry0101]

That was very pretty. Thank you for posting

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Our pleasure!

[@hamhippiefreediving]

Beautiful. I miss here :)

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Ham! I'd love to see you there!

[@jagheterfluff]

LOVE your videos. Thank you for this Beauty in all the chaos in the world. Much LOVE to ALL you who read this around the world

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you Linda!

[@jagheterfluff]

@@DaanVerhoeven

[@johnamboyaujero8873]

Wait I'm not ready! 🙈

[@alevi9340]

Your work is really amazing, thank you for sharing i'm joined to watch more excellently videos. Take care please. Greetings

[@DaanVerhoeven]

That's so nice to read, thank you!

[@Calvictus360]

The eels are definitely not hiding. Pretty sure they are watching actually.

[@elainetheresa8416]

😄

[@BigMountainJ]

뭔가 많은 생각을 들게 하는 영상이네요... 짧지만 강렬합니다. 이제 사회생활하기 시작했는데 막막했던 기분이 뻥 뚫리는 듯한 기분이 들어요. 멋진 영상 고마워요.

[@Bolivar_xxx]

Simply beautiful..

[@williamroberts522]

Really knows how to hold her breath underwater.

[@LividPulse]

Nice work!

[@rushnready]

Incredible video

[@renz7663]

Mind blowing bro. Wow♥️♥️♥️

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you Ren!

[@ShubhamSharma-hm3qf]

When your are all alone and there is no fear inside you.....the feeling of ecstasy and desire to go beyond to enhance the experience of life...there is sudden kind of quiteness...there it's like you know the actual meaning of life...

[@MsJinnEL]

Ну, практически стрип-шоу под водой!!! Красивое тело!)

[@spryt777]

Эротично!!!❤

[@nutralizer01]

Thank you.. Thank you.. Thank you..

[@bl4z3_kanazaki]

so good :D

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you!

[@kurtking8452]

Beautiful

[@denverencarnacion4923]

Nice very nice. 😊❤

[@mchs5356]

That's the biggest garden eel I've ever seen!

[@alexhebert224]

I require continuation! =)

[@submechanophobia768]

I felt my eel rising after that.

[@yuricidal9738]

Weirdo

[@aesoqs4498]

lmao wth youre weird

[@captain1459]

@@aesoqs4498 me too

[@medialpterygoid9433]

I came here for the feel but cudnt find any eel🧐..ur videos r pure thrill😅👍🏻

[@Scott28739]

its like a sinked island i really like it

[@SarahArtacho]

Peaceful...

[@DaanVerhoeven]

thank you!

[@clementantoniniteamsigalsu6849]

Sublime 👍

[@DaanVerhoeven]

thank you!

[@fallinginthed33p]

shiver... I can feel the thermocline from here. How long did she hold her breath for?

[@evgeniyshamshin9641]

Обожаю подводный стриптиз!

[@carlos1308]

“They come out when they think no one is watching” Same could be said about myself when there’s guests over at the house, also how in the world did you manage to stay down there for so long without any breathing equipment, very cool

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Cath is a very accomplished freediver

[@carlos1308]

Daan Verhoeven ah that makes a lot of sense, incredible video

[@babaliefie]

💙

[@DaanVerhoeven]

💙

[@user-lr2yy1qu9t]

Супер дайвинг!

[@maricielosolorzanodelacruz2457]

Me encanta 💙😖

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Gracias!

[@Ahuntsicspotter]

Pure water in this video.

[@ezez1v1lool59]

1:37 cute little fish

[@cazzy2997]

Amazing ,

[@ruf3720]

To be continued!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

stay tuned!

[@zulkiflkamal451]

What i just watched was i guess a glimpse of how the heaven would be

[@Malboop]

chat i just wanted to learn about eels. now i got my very own eel and it’s growing

[@juanfarvadixon4359]

ES UNA SIRENA......!!!

[@lostcloud6615]

come back to her videos years later i bet ya fins an gills well evolve on her

[@user-eb8dy5fb7r]

Видео не до конца снято,нет финального результата

[@lenildojose1885]

Beautiful...i Love you👌

[@daurendaurenov7054]

Красиво!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you!

[@royksk]

Then she remembers where an eel rises, sits over it and waits - what you think may happen next depends on how dirty your mind is 🤪

[@Allttttttt]

No! Beauty doesn't want to stay hidden. Take it all off NOW GODAMMIT! I'm dying over here. I think I need some cold water.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

hahaha!

[@journeyinspirit]

I'm just waiting for a "Garnier" or "L'Oréal" logo to pop up 😂😂

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Because she's worth it

[@journeyinspirit]

@@DaanVerhoeven 😂😂 maybe it's Maybelline

[@DaanVerhoeven]

@@journeyinspirit 😁

[@prafulshinde8195]

Love from India

[@GreyWizzard]

I was just searching for congridae but okay I guess I'll hit play.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

i have cunningly played that algorithm

[@deathfromabove3369]

A nice bre@st garden like this,can never be compared even with an eel garden like that..

[@chrischris8550]

I preferred the bit with the eels!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Hahaha, paging Dr Freud!

[@user-hn4lj9gq3o]

Классное видео

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you!

[@KimmyVlogvn]

Great

[@Tom-zq7lu]

FANTASTIC AND BEAUTIFUL woman in the water fantastic and very very best and good FANTASTIC experience ok 💦👩👏👍🆗💯

[@DaanVerhoeven]

thanks!

[@saifwatto937]

Subhan allah beautiful natura

[@theessexhunter1305]

There is an eel garden in Sharm as well

[@DaanVerhoeven]

i think there are many of them around the world - possibly not in Essex, though

[@theessexhunter1305]

@@DaanVerhoeven I did my Dive master course in Sharm 1996 took lots of students/guests to Hurghada Sharm Dahab until 2007. A number of 100m trimix dives in Hurghada and Dahab used to cross from Hurghada to Sharm on the ferry...so know it quite well. Have you dived Gulf fleet 31 or the ferry in surfaga?

Sweet

[@DaanVerhoeven]

thank you!