Amazing underwater sights of the Red Sea

The Red Sea is one of the world's most beautiful places for diving and snorkeling with the 2,000 km (1,240 mi) coral reef extending along its coastline and 1,200 fish species.

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The Red Sea is one of the world's most beautiful places for diving and snorkeling with the 2,000 km (1,240 mi) coral reef extending along its coastline and 1,200 fish species.

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The giant moray is a large eel, reaching up to 300 cm (9.8 ft) in length and 30 kg (66.1 lbs) in weight.

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The tassled scorpionfish has venomous spines.

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The red lionfish is also venomous. Its venom is considered to be extremely painful.

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Tridacna clams are common inhabitants of the Red Sea coral reef

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The butterfly fish mate for life and raise their young together. Sometimes, if one dies, the other may also perish.

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The orange clownfish often lives in association with sea anemones.

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The green turtle is an endangered species.

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Stony Corals (Madreporaria).

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The bluespotted ribbontail ray frequents sandy areas near coral reefs.