Decode shark DNA with OceanX in the Red Sea. Sharks are a critical part of the ocean ecosystem - their presence is an important indicator of the health of the sea wherever they are. But shark populations worldwide are severely threatened due to over exploitation and unregulated fisheries. In the Red Sea, there is a lack of information on the abundance and diversity of sharks which is crucially needed in order to protect them. On the Red Sea Decade Expedition, KAUST scientist Sofia Frappi had a c

Red Sea ‘hotspot’ study reveals behaviors of whale sharks

Scientists capture numerous whale sharks on camera in the Red Sea

Macro video coral reef on underwater seabed of Red Sea. Coral reefs do this by providing habitat and shelter for many species of fish and other sea creatures.