Tag: coral reefs

The life of a coral gives clues to the origins of our heartbeat

A joint study by Tel Aviv University (TAU) and the University of Haifa set out to solve a scientific mystery: how a soft coral is able to perform the rhythmic, pulsating movements of its tentacles without a central nervous system. The study’s findings may change the way we understand movement in the animal kingdom in general and particularly in corals.

Dive into the Sheybarah sea pods on deserted island in the Red Sea

Now that Saudi Arabia is opening up to tourism, westerners can skip the controversial Maldive Islands and head to the Red Sea of Saudi Arabia instead. Built on a pristine island is Sheybara, a series of water pods that offer privacy, and exclusivity. 

Dive boat tourist raises concerns and tips for dive safety

Be very aware of safety concerns when researching a Red Sea live-aboard trip. Review your chosen boat's safety provisions. Book (and insist upon receiving) an upper-deck cabin.

Tom Brady, Will Smith yacht into Sindalah luxury resort in Saudi Arabia

Sindalah is the first of the Saudi Arabia luxury locations to open its doors

Reefs get a boost from Zeroe in the UAE

Project Reeframe is a pioneering coral reef restoration project based in the UAE, run by Freestyle Divers. By creating artificial reefs and transplanting rescued coral fragments, Project Reeframe aims to restore damaged reefs, promote biodiversity, and enhance the resilience of marine ecosystems.

Sea cucumbers are janitors of the sea

In first-of-its-kind research scientists discovered a crucial missing element that plays a profound role in keeping coral healthy — an animal of overlooked importance known as a sea cucumber. 

Red Sea cargo ship sinks with no condemnation from Greenpeace

The Houthis have sunk a cargo ship carry 30,000 tonnes of fertilizer.

How do coral reefs deal with noise and light?

How does noise and light affect coral reefs? An international team explores.

Feed coral reef while wearing this sunscreen by Reef Relief

Reef Relief produces a sunscreen with an RFP - for reef protection factor

Coral reefs and light pollution

Coral reefs are at risk as the City of Eilat plans to illuminate its Red Sea beaches

Four Seasons Riyadh gets Red Sea eco rival by Foster + Partners 

When people travel to Saudi Arabia, the Four Seasons Riyadh in the tower (below) built by Scott Berry is...

We need larger buffer zones around protected marine areas, finds new study.

Even protected oceans and seas are severely affected by "edge effect"