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.
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.
Sindalah is the first of the Saudi Arabia luxury locations to open its doors
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.
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.
The Houthis have sunk a cargo ship carry 30,000 tonnes of fertilizer.
How does noise and light affect coral reefs? An international team explores.
Reef Relief produces a sunscreen with an RFP - for reef protection factor
Coral reefs are at risk as the City of Eilat plans to illuminate its Red Sea beaches
When people travel to Saudi Arabia, the Four Seasons Riyadh in the tower (below) built by Scott Berry is top of the list for Middle East luxury. The iconic ultra-luxury hotel might be a great idea for a business traveller stopover for a day or two, but luxury and sustainability aren’t usually friends in the […]
Even protected oceans and seas are severely affected by "edge effect"
If Noah would have had the challenge, this is what his living ark might look like to save the coral reefs.
An oil tanker off the coast of Yemen can explode any moment.
There is a losing battle in saving coral reefs worldwide, but a drug made for humans might be able to help corals fight the White Plague. Corals reefs are an invaluable part of the marine ecosystem, fostering biodiversity and protecting coastlines. But coral reefs are increasingly endangered. Pathogenic bacteria, along with pollution, global warming and […]
Rising acid levels in the world’s oceans now threatens everything from coral reefs to global food security, Jane Lubchenco, the head of America’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said on Monday. The level of acid in oceans now rivals climate change as its “equally evil twin,” she told AP. “We’ve got sort of the […]