The unique characteristics of the Red Sea that make it different
What makes the Red Sea different from other seas and how its unique characteristics affect the diving experience.
The Red Sea is not just a sea but an exceptional ecosystem that formed over millions of years in near-total isolation.
High salinity
The Red Sea is among the saltiest seas in the world because evaporation far exceeds the amount of water entering from the Gulf of Aden. This high salinity means higher buoyancy, with which you need more lead.
Warm temperature year-round
The Red Sea is surrounded by desert that keeps its water warm. Even in winter the temperature rarely drops below 22 degrees.
Amazing water clarity
The scarcity of rivers that flow into it means little sediment, and this gives it exceptional clarity that sometimes reaches 40 meters.
Unique biodiversity
The isolation of the Red Sea for millions of years led to the evolution of living species that exist in no other sea in the world. About 10% of its fish are exclusive to it.
The Red Sea embodies geographic uniqueness. Every dive in it is a visit to a natural garden unlike any other.