A leading theory about why these coral populations are so resilient suggests that around 10,000 years ago, after the ice age, coral larvae entering the Red Sea from the Indian Ocean had to pass ...

Blue-green chromis Ringing the coral with pops of color, this type of damselfish often occurs in large numbers. Douwma documented these in 2015 in the Red Sea off Egypt’s coast.

Researchers have discovered a giant coral colony on the north-western coast of Saudi Arabia, in a part of the Red Sea that is being developed as a luxury tourist resort.

More information: Elamurugu Alias Gokul et al, Remotely sensing coral bleaching in the Red Sea, Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation (2025). DOI: 10.1002/rse2.70000 ...

A release adds: “Much of the Red Sea has experienced major disturbances resulting from climate change in recent years, including widespread coral bleaching and mortality.

Saudi Arabia discovers largest coral colony in Red Sea, rivaling global record. Colony could become a major attraction for tourists visiting AMAALA. Last updated: April 29, 2025 | 06:37.

Of the roughly 2,100 known species of fish in the Red Sea, 10 to 15 percent aren’t found anywhere else on Earth. The grumpy dwarf goby is now another addition to this unique crew.

Dusk at Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh. KKB. The Red Sea is home to around 20 percent of the world's endemic fish species and more than 400 species of coral, making it a truly worthy body of water to explore.