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Coral reef Soft coral and hard coral. Finger coral Prickly alcyonarian - Dendronephthya sp., fire coral, Sarcophyton trocheliophorum,Mushroom leather coral, and Scalefin anthias fish Hot Orange soft coral school of fish in clear, sunny blue sea background Scuba diving Underwater Sea life at reach Wildlife coral garden

Close up of bright orange soft coral head pattern underwater, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland.

The Red Sea, Egypt, is famous for its vibrant soft corals, which create some of the most stunning underwater landscapes. Unlike hard corals, soft corals are flexible, swaying gracefully with the currents, adding a dynamic beauty to the reef. These corals, such as Dendronephthya and Sinularia, come in a range of colors, including brilliant pinks, purples, oranges, and yellows, making the Red Sea’s reefs a kaleidoscope of life.Soft corals are found in both shallow and deeper waters, thriving in the warm, clear conditions of the Red Sea. They provide vital habitat for a variety of marine life, including small fish, invertebrates, and other reef organisms, offering shelter and feeding grounds. Their soft, intricate structures also help protect the reef by contributing to the biodiversity that supports the entire ecosystem.The soft corals of the Red Sea are often seen alongside schools of colorful fish, creating a mesmerizing and tranquil underwater scene. Popular dive sites like Ras Mohammed National Park, Elphinstone Reef, and Tiran Island are known for their stunning coral gardens. For divers and snorkelers, the Red Sea’s soft corals offer an unforgettable experience, showcasing the beauty and diversity of marine life.

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.

Soft coral from the Alicyonariaceae family (Alcyonacea) on a coastal reef in the Red Sea, Egypt

Tropical aquarium, tropical waters sea anemone macro close up tentacles

Beautiful sea flowers in underwater world with corals

Sea blooming Coral reef propagated Prickly alcyonarian - Dendronephthya sp. Hot Orange soft coral Scuba diving Underwater Sea life corals propagated

White pulse coral or pom pom xenia (Xenia umbellata) undersea, Red Sea, Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh, Montazah Bay

$Detail of a Sea Whip. Soft corals are sessile, they cannot hide or run away from predators or space competitor. Instead, they produce a range of chemical substances, which effectively deter predators, prevent overgrowth by neighbours or fouling organisms. \nThe terms «sea fan» and «sea whips» describe the shape, but they are both Octocorallia. «Sea fans»or «gorgonians» are Octocorallia with a fan-shaped morphology, contrasting them with unbranched species, which they generally call «sea whips». In science there is no distinct dividing line between soft corals and gorgonians. \nTriton Bay, Indonesia \n3°54'52.062 S 134°7'21.384 E at 10m depth$

Close up of pink kenya coral under water

Bioluminescent Coral Reef - Colorful purple/magenta sea life detail.

Coral reef Underwater photo tropical sea, Sarcophyton trocheliophorum - Mushroom leather coral, Table coral, Finger coral, Red sea Sea life Coral garden reef Beauty in nature

underwater photo for coral and fish shot from glass boat in Hurghada area

Fishes in the coral reef, red sea off shore of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

Colorful, picturesque coral reef at the bottom of tropical sea, hard corals, underwater landscape

Beautiful Soft Corals, mainly Dendronephthya sp. and a large Siphonogorgia godeffroyi. This species is a soft tree coral with a gorgonian like appearance, but there is no skeleton in the coral stem, it is stabilized just by the inner pressure. Depth: 10 to 20 m (33 to 65 ft).

A landscape photo of coral reef in Egypt

Soft coral on Elphistone reef in Red Sea, Egypt, underwater photograph

A colony of corals is lit by weak sunlight off the western coast of the Red Sea. Egypt.

RED AND PURPLE abstract of string close up

Colorful, picturesque coral reef at bottom of tropical sea, soft coral Sarcophyton, underwater landscape

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