Abu Hashish
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Site Position
90 minutes cruising from Hurghada. Close to Ras DishaĀ in the center of a bay.
Sea Conditions
Choppy on windy days. Yet, satisfying for all levels and for training sessions.
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Profile/Specifics
Depth 6-25 meters. Site name translates as āseaweedā. Fringed by a huge reef. Flat sandy plateau, introducing a vertical drop-off. Shallow lagoon, infested with ergs.
Aquatic Panorama
- Spiny row coral
- Raspberry coral
- Cornetfish
- Longjawed squirrelfish
- Bigfin reef squid
- Hooded cuttlefish
- Red octopus