Umm Eschara

# Umm Eschara Dive Site

Umm Eschara is a premier dive destination located in Qesm Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This Indian Ocean site offers an exceptional underwater experience suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

The reef features dramatic coral formations, including vibrant hard and soft corals that create a colorful underwater landscape. Divers typically descend to depths ranging from 20 to 40 meters, where visibility often exceeds 20 meters.

Marine life encounters include reef sharks, groupers, fusiliers, and schools of barracuda. The site is also known for occasional pelagic species and colorful reef fish populations. Sea turtles and rays are sometimes spotted around the reef structure.

The site presents moderate to challenging conditions due to occasional currents, making it ideal for experienced divers. The underwater topography includes steep drop-offs and coral-covered slopes that provide excellent photography opportunities.

Umm Eschara’s combination of pristine coral gardens, abundant marine life, and dramatic reef architecture makes it a must-visit location for diving enthusiasts exploring Egypt’s Red Sea.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Surge Wrasse Thalassoma purpureum pavel51

Sohal Surgeonfish Acanthurus sohal sylvain_le_bris

Red Sea Bannerfish Heniochus intermedius cribbio4

Titan Triggerfish Balistoides viridescens sylvain_le_bris

Yellowfin Hind Cephalopholis hemistiktos k_wheatley

Indian Ocean Humbug Dascyllus abudafur verfrexxener

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)