Ras Umm Sid
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Ras Umm Sid takes its name from the promontory on the site; on it is a wonderful white lighthouse, EL FANAR, in Arabic. You can do this dive either from the beach or from the boat. Pay particular attention to the currents in the proximity of the white stake visible from the outside.
Ras Umm Sid is characterised by extensive gorgonian fans, between 18 and 25 m, which are home to numerous hawkfish and lion fish. There are also alcyonarians and porous corals.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
62 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
56 Sightings
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11
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Total number of species approx.: 27
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Barracuda
19 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 25
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Eagle Ray
10 Sightings
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Great Hammerhead Shark
3 Sightings
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3
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Total number of species approx.: 90
Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish
96 Sightings
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14
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15
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14
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3
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Butterfly Fish
96 Sightings
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8
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14
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14
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13
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7
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16
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3
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3
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
96 Sightings
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9
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12
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12
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8
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17
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3
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3
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Total number of species approx.: 28
Udo Kefrig
Clownfish
94 Sightings
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2
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9
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12
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14
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16
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6
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15
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4
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2
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 12
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Lionfish
84 Sightings
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10
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