Marine Life Catalog

Showing 6 of 200+ Species

Lionfish
Invasive / Predator

Pterois Miles

Known as the common lionfish, this species is a master of camouflage and defense in the reef crevices.

Clownfish
Symbiotic / Reef

Amphiprioninae

Famous for their relationship with sea anemones, these fish are vital indicators of reef health.

Sea Turtle
Endangered / Migratory

Chelonia Mydas

The Green Sea Turtle is a key focus of our satellite tracking and coastal protection programs.

Manta Ray
Pelagic / Giant

Mobula Alfridi

Magnificent filter feeders that frequent the deep channels of the central Red Sea during summer.

Brain Coral
Structural / Ancient

Diploria Labyrinthiformis

Essential reef-builders that grow only a few millimeters per year, forming the base of the ecosystem.

Moray Eel
Nocturnal / Apex

Gymnothorax Javanicus

The Giant Moray is the largest eel in the region, playing a crucial role in regulating reef populations.

Research Infrastructure

Water Chemistry Lab

Continuous monitoring of pH, salinity, and temperature to simulate various ocean climate scenarios.

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Genetics Unit

Studying the DNA of endemic species to understand their resilience to rising sea temperatures.

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Satellite Monitoring

Tracking the movement of large marine mammals and turtles across the Red Sea basin.

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Microbiology Cell

Analysis of plankton density and its correlation with seasonal fish migration cycles.

The Vertical Frontier

Coral Nurseries

Artificially grown corals are prepared at 10-15m depth for restoration projects along the coast.

Pelagic Monitoring

Observation stations at 50m depth recording acoustic data from passing whale sharks.

Benthic Analysis

Submersible robots explore the seabed at 500m+ to study unknown invertebrate life.

Recent Publications

Resilience of Red Sea Scleractinia to Thermal Stress
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Migration Patterns of Carcharhinus Limbatus in the Central Region
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Impact of Urban Development on Hawksbill Turtle Nesting Sites
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