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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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DeepReef
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
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedVery crowded
Current StrengthVery strong current
Surge StrengthLight surge
Where Is Anemone City?
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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
Best as the opening leg of a classic Ras Mohammed drift, with dense anemones and a fast move into the open water crossing.
Freedive
Freediving is not a fit here because the site is built around current and a drift sequence into deeper water.
Snorkel
Snorkeling is not the normal use case; the site is set up as a current-driven scuba start point.
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Wildlife at Anemone City
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Recent Logged Visits At Anemone City
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Anemone City
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Avg. Visibility25m
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Anemone City Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Anemone City Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.bellaliveaboard.com · Operator
Liveaboard itinerary that uses Anemone City as the drift start toward Shark and Yolanda.
www.cameldive.com · Operator
Operator map and drift-start description for the site.
www.circledivers.com · Operator
Operator page with plateau, depth, and Shark Reef transition notes.
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