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Goatfish provide a splash of colour
jewel fairy basslets on the coral heads .
After some meandering along this unfolding tapestry of life , an incredible valley of pristine brain coral opened up before eventually terminating in an area of tall overhanging rock structures . This epic 60-minute dive would benefit vastly if split into two for maximum appreciation of wreck and reef alike .
Reef options
Middle and Panorama reefs undoubtably offer the best scenic diving in the area , but there are several others of note on the itinerary , notably Abu Kafan , with its fantastic drop-offs , which I enjoyed every bit as much .
The huge , mushroom-shaped Middle Reef can provide relaxed easy-going diving through to exciting drift dives depending on your chosen depth and the ongoing current . The deep red hue of soft coral
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