Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The reef wall ,
which plunges
down to depths of
80 m (260 ft) or
more, is home to
an immense
variety of corals,
fish, crustaceans,
sponges and many
other forms of
marine life.
Sea turtles
are quite easy
to spot in spring
and autumn, especially
ait of Tiran and Ras
hey avoid the noisier,
d stretches of the coast.
Despite their huge size ,
humphead wrasses (or
Napoleon fish) feed on
snails, crustaceans and
small fish. Divers should
resist the temptation to
ve them unsuitable food.
Black coral, so
called for the
colour of its
skeleton
ny
mily
prefers relatively shaded
e it preys on smaller fish.
are usually found
swimming in groups
close to the reef wall.
The name comes from
their large blubbery
lips. They make a noise
that is clearly audible
to divers, hence their
other name - grunters.
An adult royal angel fish searches
for sponges and other food on the
reef. The young are more yellow with
a large eyespot on the dorsal fin.
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