This dive site, located in the southern Red Sea near Marsa Alam, Egypt, offers a remarkable diving experience. It’s renowned for its healthy coral reefs and abundant marine life, making it popular with both scuba divers and snorkelers. Divers can explore diverse underwater landscapes including coral gardens, pinnacles, and walls suitable for various depths. The area provides opportunities to encounter vibrant reef fish alongside larger species like turtles, dolphins, and occasionally dugongs. A particular highlight is the chance to observe endangered sea cows (dugongs) within seagrass meadows. These graceful creatures add a special dimension to the diving experience. The site boasts colorful coral formations and a diverse ecosystem.
Marsa Mubarak
Shallow bay with seagrass famous for turtles and dugongs.
Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Dugong
Dolphin
Anemonefish
Snowflake Moray
Shrimp
Scorpionfish
Green Sea Turtle
Turtle
Common Lionfish
Coral
Reef Manta Ray
Flathead
Hawksbill Turtle
Bluespotted Fantail Ray
Southern Eagle Ray
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow seagrass beds and coral gardens for all levels, with deeper sections available for more experienced divers.
Hazards:
boat trafficdepthmarine life
Current Strength:
Mild
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