A sea-borne pandemic that wiped out sea urchin populations in the Red Sea has spread and is taking out the species in parts of the Indian Ocean and could go global, scientists in Israel say.

Red Sea coral study points to rich microbial life as key to healthy reefs In discovery that could help rehabilitate damaged ecosystems, Israeli-Australian team using faux reefs finds rich ...

Asharq Al Awsat The General Organization for the Conservation of Coral Reefs and Turtles in the Red Sea (SHAMS) is set to launch a new environmental initiative titled “Adopt a Coral” this Saturday.

CAIRO — A recreational submarine taking 45 tourists on an underwater cruise of coral reefs in the Red Sea sank off the Egyptian resort town of Hurghada on Thursday, leaving six Russians dead ...

The species’ bright red coloration is said to help it blend into its natural habitat. It can be found on the walls and overhangs of coral reefs, covered in red coralline algae.

Israel and Iran-backed Houthi rebels exchanged missile fire on Monday as Israeli forces targeted Yemeni ports they say are ...

Egypt has intensified efforts to contain environmental damage caused by the sinking of a cargo ship, which went down in the Red Sea on Monday after spilling oil. The VSG Glory sank off the coast ...

Coral reefs form a vital part of the marine ecosystem, playing host to diverse species and supporting multiple industries, including fisheries, tourism, and recreation. However, these fragile ...

But the study found depressions that went more than 200 m deep throughout the Farasan Bank coral reef system. "This research highlights the significance of the Red Sea as a natural laboratory for ...

A new species of dwarfgoby was discovered in the coral reef and caves in the Red Sea of Saudi Arabia, and it has a frowning or grumpy face.

A provincial governor in Egypt says that at least six Russian tourists are dead after a recreational submarine on an underwater cruise of coral reefs sank off the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of ...