A Marine Guide to the Red Sea

A Marine Guide to the Red Sea introduces over 1,000 species of invertebrate and over 200
species of coral, forming the basis of a marine eco-system which includes 1,100
species of fish, of which just under 20% are endemic. The high level of
endemism is one of the main factors that makes scuba diving in Egypt so attractive.




The dive sites offer unobstructed opportunities
to spot tropical marine life in crystal-clear waters, ranging from sharks and
dolphins to gorgonian fans and feather-stars. Diving types include shallow patch
reefs, drift dives and walls, and a collection of some of the most interesting
wrecks you are likely to find anywhere, including the world-famous Carnatic and Thistlegorm wrecks. Many of the reefs stretch out far into the sea
and form intricate labyrinths of plateaus, lagoons, caves and gardens.



Divided
into three parts, the first is an introduction to diving and snorkelling in the
Red Sea including what to expect and where to base yourself; next a guide to
the best sites for diving and snorkelling; and finally a photographic
identification of 282 of the most common species of fish, invertebrates, corals
and megafauna.(Previously published as Underwater Guide to the Red Sea)