Egypt's Red Sea Coast
- One of the World's Top Aquatic Sports Destinations
By Andrew Muigai
Egypt's Red Sea coast is famed for its crystal clear blue waters and exotic marine life, attracting thousands of tourists yearly. The reputation is well deserved - in 1989, an international panel of scientists picked the north part of the Red Sea as one of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World. The sea carries over 800 fish species, including the lethal stonefish and butterfly fish as well as shark and over 200 coral species. In addition, the shores of the sea are visited by thousands of migrating birds every year and bird watchers are bound to have a good time here.
The waters have a constant temperature of 21- 25 degrees centigrade. Visibility is best in summer but can be reduced in spring by plankton growth and sediments. However, the sea is also known for its strong winds and...
