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Detailed guide page on the Ras Mohammed site and its anemone habitat.
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Anemone City
Anemone plateau at the Shark and Yolanda start
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Boat-access drift start with dense anemones, strong current, and a quick run toward Shark Reef and the open blue.
About Anemone City
Anemone City is a shallow coral plateau packed with anemones and resident reef life at the start of a classic Ras Mohammed drift. The site is best known for its dense life, quick transition into open blue water, and the way it sets up the Shark and Yolanda route rather than functioning as a simple stationary reef.
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Research Estimate At Anemone City
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery crowded
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Anemone City?
This spotNearby spots
Community sourced coordinates.
Anemone City Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 700m
Depth Note
The plateau begins shallow and then drops toward the open blue, making it a natural start point for the Shark and Yolanda drift sequence.
Typical Conditions
Shallow anemone-covered plateau, strong current, and a quick transition into open blue water toward Shark Reef.
Safety & Access At Anemone City
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Treat the site as a current-managed drift start, keep buoyancy tight around the anemones, and do not drift off-plan into the blue.
Access Restrictions
Boat access in Ras Mohammed park conditions, usually as part of a guided Shark and Yolanda combination.
Legal Notes
Stay within park and guide briefings, and do not push the blue-water crossing beyond your experience level.
Local Intel For Anemone City
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as the opening leg of a classic Ras Mohammed drift, with dense anemones and a fast move into the open water crossing.
Freediving
Freediving is not a fit here because the site is built around current and a drift sequence into deeper water.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the normal use case; the site is set up as a current-driven scuba start point.
Wildlife at Anemone City
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Anemone City
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Anemone City
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
