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Sheltered Port Ghalib bay with dugongs and turtles.
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Umm El Ros/Marsa Mubarak is a sheltered Port Ghalib bay with coral gardens, sandy run-ins, and reef-and-pinnacle structure that works for both divers and snorkelers. The site is famous for sea turtles and dugongs, with dolphins and mixed reef fish also appearing when the water is calm and the timing is right. It is best approached as a relaxed boat or shore-access bay day rather than a current-heavy reef trip.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m+
Depth Note
Dives can start from around 1 m and continue over sandy bottom toward the reef and pinnacles.
Best Season
Year-round, with calm dawn conditions best for wildlife.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered bay water, shallow sand-to-reef transitions, and a calm-morning bias for wildlife sightings.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep clear of seagrass and give dugongs and turtles plenty of space.
Legal Notes
Follow marine-park and local boating guidance when applicable, especially around wildlife and seagrass areas.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A dive route runs from shallow water over sand to the northern reef or southern pinnacles.
Snorkeling
The site is described as suitable for snorkelers as well as divers.
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Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
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Research Sources
Local dive-club page with wildlife and shallow-water detail.
Port Ghalib dive-location page with bay scale and conditions.
Tour operator page with protected-bay context.
Spot page with bay, access, and dugong context.
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