THE RED SEA
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PHOTO CAPTION: The Red Sea. SOURCE: meteorologiaenred
Located between the Arabian Peninsula and the African continent, the Red Sea separates the coasts of Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea on the west from Saudi Arabia and Yemen on the east. Its name is derived from the colour changes observed in its waters.
Its maximum width is 190 miles, its greatest depth 9,974 feet (3,040 metres), and its area approximately 174,000 square miles (450,000 km square). The land on either side, inland from the coastal plains, reaches heights of more than 6,560 feet above sea level, with the highest land in the south.
It is the saltiest sea of all the seas that connect to the ocean without even one river meeting the sea, and it contains a cyanobacteria called Trichodesmium erythraeum, which turns the normally blue-green water a reddish-brown.
The Red Sea is renowned for its diverse marine life and vibrant coral reefs, making it a popular destination for diving and snorkeling. Similarly, the Red Sea region holds significant historical and cultural importance, with numerous sites and artefacts.
