University Beach

University Beach is a beginner-friendly shore dive in Eilat, Israel, located adjacent to the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences, benefiting from the scientific community's long-standing commitment to reef protection. The site offers a gentle entry into waters with healthy coral growth along a gradual reef slope, with the added interest of various marine research installations visible on the seabed. The reef here supports a rich community of Red Sea species including lionfish, scorpionfish, pufferfish, and numerous moray eel species. Schools of anthias and chromis animate the coral heads, while cleaner wrasses and cleaner shrimp operate busy stations servicing groupers and parrotfish. The proximity to the marine science institute means the reef has been continuously monitored and protected, resulting in coral health that exceeds many other Eilat sites. University Beach offers a calm, educational diving experience where science and recreation coexist, making it an ideal introduction to the Red Sea's remarkable underwater biodiversity.