Marine Life At Marsa Alam

Red Sea rich with diving marine life and coral reefs scattered along

 the shallow rocky reefs , which is absolutely the most beautiful in the world, and is the center of attraction for divers. 

 Mangrove prote along the beaches is a land for the proliferation of many types of fish and crustaceans of commercial interest, while representing depths are home to fish the larger marine mammals, and provide herbs bottom of the sea green turtle and Mermaid food, while a plankton a major source of food many species of fish and objects other.

 There are over 1300 species of fish, and more than a thousand species of mollusks, 200 corals, and more than 250 of worms, fish, etc., all of this in such a small space, the objects most interesting, creative and accessible that resides on the coral reefs of the Red Sea

Marsa Alam occupied an important place in the economy of ancient Egypt, thanks mostly to its rich mineral deposits. Gold, emeralds, semi-precious stones, copper and lead where all richly deposited in the soil of the surrounding coastal areas. The region was the sole supplier of emeralds to the Roman empire and it is believed to be the site of the first emerald mines in the world. 

 

Additionally, the surrounding mountains were an important granite source and helped build many of the important buildings of the Roman Empire. Some of the gold mines and marble and granite quarries were recently reopened to provide a source of employment for the local populace, although the tourist trade is becoming an ever growing employer.

Marsa Alam, 130 km south of El Quseir, is a dream come true for those who want a holiday in the wilderness. The untouched coral reefs and rich marine life make Marsa Alam the ideal village for a deep sea fishing holiday or extended diving safaris. It is easily accessible as it has its own airport.

The stunning Wadi el Gemal National Park is one of the most recent additions to the protected areas of the Red Sea. 

The reefs of Abu Dahab, Elphinstone, Dolphin house , Samadai, Staya and Wadi el Gemal offer fantastic diving. Nearby is Wadi Hammamat which has hundreds of rock inscriptions, some of which date back to 4000 BC. 

In antiquity it was famous for production of the Bekheny Stone, a beautiful green ornamental rock, which was considered sacred. The stone was quarried during Paranoiac and Roman times. Marsa Alam has virtually zero nightlife apart from good company and some music in the middle of outstanding nature.