Coral garden and Acropora profile.
Hurghada (Giftun and Abu Nuhas)
Umm Usk is a shallow coral garden with dolphins and rich reef life.
Umm Usk is a shallow coral garden with dolphins and rich reef life.
The site is typically visited on guided northern Red Sea itineraries.
Umm Usk is a shallow Red Sea reef dive with a coral-garden profile, Acropora structure, and frequent bottlenose dolphin sightings. The site is relaxed at the surface but still full of life, with bright reef fish and classic coral detail that reward a slow, attentive pass. It suits divers who want an easy boat dive, clear water, and the chance of seeing dolphins in a protected lagoon setting.
Safety Notes
Keep a respectful distance from dolphins and hold a calm trim over the coral garden.
Access Restrictions
Use a guided boat itinerary that respects the lagoon and resident dolphins.
Legal Notes
Follow marine-park guidance and keep a respectful distance from resident dolphins.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow boat dive over a coral garden and protected lagoon with strong dolphin appeal.
Snorkeling
The shallow reef top can also work for calm snorkeling when the sea is quiet.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
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Research Sources
Coral garden and Acropora profile.
Protected lagoon and dolphin note.
Dolphin habitat and site context.
Crescent reef and dive-safari access.

Red Sea reef with coral gardens, turtles, and current.

Boat dive with coral blocks, pinnacles, and drift-friendly current.

Lagoon reef in the Siyoul Islands with a channel to a coral garden.