Dive-site story
Situated within the remote Seven Brothers archipelago in the Bab el Mandeb Strait, La Marche features a series of terraced rock ledges descending into deep blue water. Tidal currents funneling between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden sweep across these underwater steps, nourishing dense soft coral carpets and attracting large schools of pelagic fish.
Stepped underwater rock terraces covered in soft tree corals and sea fans
Frequent encounters with patrolling reef sharks along the terrace edges
High-energy drift diving over shelves packed with hunting jacks and barracuda
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Liveaboard expeditions operate during the calmer weather months, avoiding the harsh summer winds.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Reef SharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whale SharkRhincodon typus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common |
Marine forecast
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