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Detailed guide page on the Ras Mohammed site and its anemone habitat.
Anemone City
Anemone plateau at the Shark and Yolanda start
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced5m - 700m
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.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
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.
Where Is Anemone City?
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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.
Research Estimate At Anemone City
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility25m
Access2/5 · Challenging entry effort
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery crowded
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeLight surge
