A Marine Guide to the Red Sea introduces over 1,000 species of invertebrate and over 200species of coral, forming the basis of a marine eco-system which includes 1,100species of fish, of which just under 20% are endemic. The high level ofendemism is one of the main factors that makes scuba diving in Egypt so attractive. The dive sites offer unobstructed opportunitiesto spot tropical marine life in crystal-clear waters, ranging from sharks anddolphins to gorgonian fans and feather-stars. Diving types include shallow patchreefs, drift dives and walls, and a collection of some of the most interestingwrecks you are likely to find anywhere, including the world-famous Carnatic and Thistlegorm wrecks. Many of the reefs stretch out far into the seaand form intricate labyrinths of plateaus, lagoons, caves and gardens. Dividedinto three parts, the first is an introduction to diving and snorkelling in theRed Sea including what to expect and where to base yourself; next a guide tothe best sites for diving and snorkelling; and finally a photographicidentification of 282 of the most common species of fish, invertebrates, coralsand megafauna.(Previously published as Underwater Guide to the Red Sea)
