domenica 30 gennaio 2011

Red Sea

The Red Sea is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia. The sea is the habitat of over 1,000 invertebrate species, and 200 soft and hard corals. It is the world's northernmost tropical sea. It is theorized that it was named so because it borders the Egyptian Desert, which the ancient Egyptians called the Dashret or "red land"; therefore it would have been the sea of the red land.The Red Sea is one of four seas named in English after common color terms — the others being the Black Sea, the White Sea and the Yellow Sea. The climate of the Red Sea is the result of two distinct monsoon seasons; a northeasterly monsoon and a southwesterly monsoon. Very high surface temperatures coupled with high salinities makes this one of the hottest and saltiest bodies of seawater in the world. The average surface water temperature of the Red Sea during the summer is about 26 °C. The Red Sea is one of the most saline bodies of water in the world, due to high evaporation.The Red Sea was formed by Arabia splitting from Africa due to movement of the Red Sea Rift.The sea is still widening and it is considered that the sea will become an ocean in time.The Red Sea is a rich and diverse ecosystem. More than 1200 species of fish  have been recorded in the Red Sea, and around 10% of these are found nowhere else. This also includes 42 species of deepwater fish. The rich diversity is in part due to the 2,000 km  of coral reef extending along its coastline; these fringing reefs are 5000–7000 years old and are largely formed of stony acropora and porites corals. The reefs form platforms and sometimes lagoons along the coast and occasional other features such as cylinders (such as the Blue Hole (Red Sea) at Dahab). These coastal reefs are also visited by pelagic species of red sea fish, including some of the 44 species of shark. The special biodiversity of the area is recognized by the Egyptian government, who set up the Ras Mohammed National Park in 1983. The rules and regulations governing this area protect local marine life, which has become a major draw for diving enthusiasts.Other marine habitats include sea grass beds, salt pans, mangroves and salt marshes.
 


16 commenti:

  1. Wonderful photography and information! I wasn't aware of this history of the Red Sea.

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  2. Very beautiful photos. Now I miss my salt water fish tank. *sigh*

    Rhyme Me a Smile

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  3. @Rachel ......sea life is fascinating and mysterious at the same time.....my brother had an acquarium some time ago....every time i entered his room I went watching those fishes...so colourfull so cute....and just relaxed myself when watching that incredible acquarium with coral and plants of different kinds....I understand you MISS THEM...they are so cute! just like buddies....I hope you will soon afford other fishes !..♥♥

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  4. @MARY.....thanks .....More than 1200 species of fish have been recorded in the Red Sea, and around 10% of these are found nowhere else.....I am learning many information while creating my posts..but the main thing is that I hope to visit one day these magnificent places.:!

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  5. @Rachel ...should you be interested I also wrote another blog....the title is CONVERSATIONS ALONG THE TIBER and deals with the town where I live in: ROME....therefore if you are curiuos to know something about The Eternal City, how is living and cooking here, Romans' habits and traditions, places to visit and good accommodations to find…...you can think of checking it
    http://www.conversationsalongthetiber.blogspot.com

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  6. Great post! I loved the pictures...it looks like paradise! Great info too :)

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  7. @Jessica ...."More than 1200 species of fish have been recorded in the Red Sea, and around 10% of these are found nowhere else"....I learned so many information while creating my posts...I adore the sea and all the stuff related to it...new awsome posts are coming very soon...let's keep in touch! ♥

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  8. @JP.....yes Jim...I worked hard to find these pictures...did you see the video?...it's really awsome....there's a wonderful background music...and I also added other posts yesterday night.check them out..!

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  10. wow it's deep and shallow where these beautiful fish live

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  11. Your video was awesome as was your writing on this subject that brings me memories of snorkeling in Hawaii. How you make me misss those times of pure paradise! Thank you...I think! :)

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  12. @Aznzar....yes... deep blue sea..."The Red Sea is a rich and diverse ecosystem"..I was amazed when was collecting all these magnificent information about RED SEA....I really would be ready to leave tomorrow morning if the journey were to the Red Sea..!♥

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  13. thank for a wonderful vacation the snorkelling was funtastic see you is rome have a nice day and god bless

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  14. @Ed ...yes while writing these posts and watching this amazing video I gradually felt the incredible desire of leaving Rome. I really think this is the best video of the blog...it seemed to me as being part of the ecosystem...as I if i could almost touch those fishes and the coral reef.....that music makes me dream over..!!

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  15. @Roy ...hi ROY...thanks for your appreciation...come check out my blog whenever you want...when writing these posts I really went crazy...you know I am so in love with snorkeling and seaside places ♥..thanks for stopping by...GOD BLESS YOU !

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