This dive site, Ras Um Halg, is known for its distinctive underwater topography featuring several coral-covered blocks. These formations create an intricate landscape for exploration, offering hideaways for various marine species and beautiful swim-arounds. While there is no specific historical background provided, the site's natural structure makes it a classic Red Sea dive, often navigated by circling the main blocks and exploring the reef contours.
Divers can expect to encounter a vibrant array of marine life including impressive hard and soft corals covering the blocks, creating a colorful coral garden. Notable larger species include snapper, napoleon wrasse, and green turtles. For those with a keen eye, scorpion fish are often camouflaged among the corals, and white tip reef sharks might be seen patrolling the deeper sections. The site is also known for potential 'surprises,' suggesting a diverse and dynamic ecosystem.
The best time to visit Ras Um Halg, like most Red Sea sites, is generally year-round, with peak seasons offering warmer waters. Its relatively shallow average depth of 10 meters and maximum depth of 20 meters make it highly suitable for all levels of divers, including beginners, and excellent for freedivers and snorkelers who can enjoy the vibrant coral gardens from the surface or with breath-hold dives. It’s an ideal spot for wide-angle photography due to the stunning coral blocks and also offers opportunities for macro enthusiasts with its diverse reef inhabitants.
