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.

Synodus autumnus, or the autumn lizardfish (Iroha-eso in Japanese), derives its name from its warm-toned coloration, ...

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 ...

There are fish in every shade imaginable, gliding gelatinous jellyfish, mesmerising plants, and colourful coral, and even more exciting is that over 80% of it has not been seen or discovered by humans ...

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.

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.

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.

Egypt is working to designate its Red Sea coast and vital coral reefs as protected areas, expanding the protected zones to 22 percent of its landmass, up from 15 percent, Minister of Environment ...

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.