Also known as Shaab Iris; Shab Iris; Sha'ab Iris (Abu Nugar)
Compact reef with a sandy plateau ringed by coral formations dropping into deeper water
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Compact reef with a sandy plateau ringed by coral formations dropping into deeper water. Named for the colour of the corals. Especially good on a morning dive when light rakes across the reef. Depth 9–16 m; day boat; Mild current. Egyptian Red Sea marine protected area; HEPCA-maintained mooring buoys, anchoring prohibited
Centres that run Sha'ab Iris and the reefs around it.
Extensive reef on a flat sand plateau with a steep drop-off, at the southern edge of the Hurghada day-boat range
Caves, overhangs and rock formations on the eastern side of Abu Ramada
Gently sloping plateau off the northern tip of Abu Ramada island, dropping past 100 m
Terraced plateau with a shallow wall off the southern tip of Abu Ramada island
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