Ras Mohammed protectorate, the ultimate diving experience

CAIRO- 4 August 2017: Ras Mohammed is one of the most important and amazing diving sites in Egypt. It is a national park located at the confluence of the Gulf of Suez and Aqaba, 12 kilometers from Sharm el-Sheikh. The eastern edge of Ras Mohammed is a rocky wall where the coral reefs are located about 250 meters long.

The coral reefs of Ras Mohammed contain a wide range of vertebrate and invertebrate underwater species, and you may occasionally find dolphins.

1 - Ras Mohammed was declared a nature reserve in 1983.

2 - The region is characterized by coral reefs located deep in the ocean.

3 - There are colored fish, endangered sea turtles and rare aquatic organisms.

4 - Ras Mohammed's reefs are surrounded by all its marine aspects, forming a unique formation that has a significant impact on the formation of natural life in the region.

5 - Earthquakes formed the water caverns below the island.

6 - The place hosts many important animals, such as the Nubian ibex in the mountainous areas, as well as small mammal species, reptiles and insects that only appear at night.

7 - The reserve is home to many important birds, such as gulls, as well as desert and migratory birds.

8 - The protected area is 480 square kilometers.

9 – The area is characterized by extreme weather in summer and a mild winter.

10 – The protectorate contains highly sensitive ecological systems, such as coral reefs, mangrove environments, desert valleys and coastal environments.


Ras Mohammed Underwater | by Michela Simoncini- via Flickr