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Written by Hurghada Information Net   
Monday, 14 January 2008
Description & Location
This reef is located about an hour away from Hurghada. The distinctive pointed extension on the eastern side of Giftun Kebira makes this reef easy to recognize. Avoid diving south of the pointed extension, nothing is alive here. Contrary to the southern side in the north is a beautiful hard coral garden that continues in a northeast direction. There are several coral ridges nestled on the white sandy bottom creating a striking underwater topography.
 
 
Shaab Sabrina
 
About the Dive
Normally the surface is very calm but it is not unusual to experience unexpected strong currents at different places on this dive. The best to enjoy this dive is enter the water about 200 - 300 meters beyond the point and head back toward the moorings, drifting over top of the coral garden. If you locate the lagoon, it's worth spending some time there.
 
Reef Life & Special Interests
This area is known more for the coral garden than the marine life but that's not to say it does not exist. Look for banner fish, butterfly fish, surgeonfish, colorful parrotfish, puffers, turtles, broomtail wrasse, cornet fish, yellow chromes, sea urchins and huge clams. Take care not to touch the plate fire coral when observing near the reef.
 

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