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The underwater world of Egypt - fish, animals and corals

The Red Sea is a world of colorful corals and fish

Abu Galum

The national park is located 30 km from Dahab. Tourists can get there by booking a camel tour. The reserve reveals to visitors the beauties of the desert, which abound in mountain ranges and geological formations. marine origin.

The highlight of the Sinai Peninsula are the mangrove trees. Their uniqueness lies in the consumption of salt water. These plants throw out excess salt through their leaves. These are the only tropical mangrove forests in the world that grow at this latitude.

Not every hotel warns tourists about the rules of conduct at the resort. For example, night swimming is strictly prohibited, since the waters of the Red Sea are replete with predators that go hunting after sunset. Also, many vacationers do not know that you should never touch the corals. On the one hand, these animals can have rather sharp edges and injure a person, and on the other hand, they disguise themselves as dangerous fish are often poisonous.

Feeding and flirting with fish (namely, flirting, since some species are characterized by excessive curiosity and playfulness) is strongly discouraged. And the story with sea ​​urchin, which was stepped on by negligence, has long become a byword.

Going to Egypt, it is worth taking extra for an underwater walk. Diving is the most popular pastime for tourists in Egypt. It allows you to see all these underwater beauties in close proximity. It is enough to contact Egypt with local guides.

Red mullet, red mullet, sultanka or goat fish (goatfish) - all this is a family of marine fish, which has about 50 species. They belong to the perciform family and live in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, in warm and moderate warm waters. Very peaceful fish with long straight antennae, for some reason the British discovered the similarity of these antennae with goat horns, and maybe a beard, and dubbed these fish: goatfish (goat fish). Strange, isn't it?

Barracuda is also a sea pike, it is very similar to this river inhabitant. They are insidious predators, and very often they are the culprits of cases attributed to sharks. Young fish live in flocks, while adults prefer loneliness.

Grouper (aka locus and dakar) is one of the popular representatives of the predatory inhabitants of the Red Sea. This fish leads mainly a "domestic" sedentary lifestyle, occupying a certain territory, which it protects from the invasion of other individuals. Usually groupers hide between coral reefs or in rocks, they can also be found in grottoes or underwater caves.

Lionfish ( Pterois Volitans) has several names: lion fish, zebra fish, zebra lionfish. It is compared with a lion because of the fan-like fins that look like a mane, with a zebra because of its striped color, and a lionfish because its large pectoral fins resemble wings.

Sea eels (Congridae) - this family consists of sea eels and garden eels. All of them are quite popular inhabitants of the Red Sea. Usual sea ​​eel swims freely along the reef, and garden ones prefer to live in colonies in sandy burrows, in which they quickly hide at the slightest danger.

Hedgehog fish lives in tropical warm seas including the Red Sea. Their family includes 22 species of fish. These fish have one distinctive feature - the ability to pump water into themselves, so that their body becomes almost the shape of a ball, with the help of this hedgehog fish escape from predators. In this form, only a predator with a very large mouth can swallow them.

Stone fish is the most poisonous and ugly inhabitant of the Red Sea. Its poison, located in 12 dorsal fins, is deadly to humans. She has a very large head, small eyes, and big mouth. The whole body is covered with tubercles and warts, for which she received another name - the wart.

Boxfish - she is also a "box" and "cow" not only has a very attractive name, but also her appearance, when meeting, always causes a smile. Just one glance is enough to understand that it fully justifies its name. The first thing that catches your eye is its unusual square, sometimes triangular body shape, consisting of a bony shell. The surface of the carapace may sometimes have spikes or pointed ridges.

A rather large fish of the wrasse family is found among the inhabitants of the Red Sea, and has a truly imperial name - the Napoleonfish. Napoleon differs from the rest of this huge family (about 500 species) in its great length up to 2 m and a peculiar outgrowth on the head, reminiscent of Napoleon's cocked hat. This outgrowth is present only in adult males, and the fish is initially born as a female, and then turns into a male, while changing size and color.

Parrot fish are one of the most colorful and friendly inhabitants of the Red Sea. They got their name for the presence of a peculiar beak, reminiscent of the shape and structure of the beak of a parrot. And also for the bright, parrot-like coloring. In size, parrots are quite large fish from 30 to 70 centimeters.

Scorpionfish (scorpionfish) - she is also a sea ruff, was named after her land namesake due to the presence of poisonous spines on her dorsal fins, despite the fact that her injections are not as painful as those of a terrestrial inhabitant. It belongs to the scorpion family and, despite its ugly appearance, is a close relative of the beautiful lionfish.

Flute fish (Aulostomidae), she is also a whistle - is a large distant relative of the sea needle. It has a very interesting appearance: an elongated body, a long head with large jaws - the jaws occupy almost a fourth of the total body length. They look like a tube with a slightly flat end, and this probably earned the fish its name "flute".

Angelfish (Pomacanthidae) - they are also an angel fish (angelfish) are quite common among the inhabitants of the Red Sea. They are distinguished by stunningly spectacular colors and are considered one of the most beautiful and graceful creatures of the Red Sea and other tropical seas.

Red Sea fish

The muzzle is rounded or almost wedge-shaped, with small nostrils having triangular flaps in front. The eyes are small. There are short furrows at the corners of the mouth.

Body length up to 18 cm. Common fish in the Red Sea.

Length up to 350 cm, oceanic species rarely approaching reefs. One of the largest species of the gray shark family. It is easily recognizable by its size and rounded dorsal and pectoral fins with white tips. It chases schools of fish and preys on marlin, barracuda, tuna, mackerel and rays. Often accompanied by pilot fish. It is believed that the longfin shark is one of the four most dangerous species to humans.

The largest species of sharks, as well as the largest living representatives of fish. Although, according to some eyewitnesses, they met specimens from 18 to 20 m long, the largest specimen ever measured was 13.7 m long. Whale sharks can weigh up to 12 tons. impressive size, whale shark absolutely safe for humans, as it eats like giant shark and the bigmouth shark exclusively with plankton and other small organisms, which it filters by drawing water into itself.

It has a particularly bright color, on a brown body there are pronounced light stripes, which are especially clearly visible in small fish. The length of the zebra shark reaches 3.3 m. Oviparous species. The oblong egg capsules are equipped with horny appendages, with which they are attached to the bottom. The zebra shark feeds on crustaceans and mollusks and is not dangerous to humans.

Length up to 210 cm, found singly or in small flocks on reefs, rest on the bottom during the day, hunt fish at night. Always returns to the same place, often to a cave.

Belongs to the family of gray sharks, up to 300 cm long. They live in open waters near coral reefs, usually deeper than 30 m. They are found singly or in pairs, as well as in small flocks. Feeds on benthic bony fish, a rather shy look.

Length up to 180 cm, found near coral reefs. Very curious, often becomes the “prey” of underwater photographers. It feeds on bony fish. Typical threatening behavior.

The usual dimensions are 3.6-4.5 m, and the weight with a length of about 4 m reaches 585 kg. Tiger shark has large, coarsely serrated teeth. In young specimens, up to 1.5-1.8 m long, on the back and sides there are dark brown spots on a gray background, merging into oblique or transverse stripes. With age, these spots gradually disappear, remaining longer on the caudal peduncle. This shark is ovoviviparous and very prolific. The female brings 30-50 and even 82 cubs.

Large representatives of the family, they do not exceed 180 cm in length. Top part the first dorsal fin and the lower lobe of the caudal fin are black pigmented. Distributed in the Indian and Pacific Oceans: from the Red Sea and East Africa before Hawaiian Islands. Reaches 2 m in length. Maximum weight- 14 kg. Feeds on crustaceans, cephalopods and other mollusks.

The hammerhead shark is white below, brown-gray or olive above. The teeth on the lower and upper jaws are very similar, having a triangular structure and smooth, even edges. Adults of this species can reach a length of 3.7-4m, and can weigh over 400kg. The hammerhead shark feeds on fish - herring, etc., as well as other sharks (including its own species), shrimps, skates, crustaceans and cephalopods. An ancient fish with a creepy monster appearance immediately frightens with its appearance. Long lifespan and far from the most friendly disposition leads to sad statistics, it is in third place in terms of human deaths. She is a real predator, but it is impossible to say that she specifically attacks a person, rather, she confuses him with her usual food. The fact was documented when, during the autopsy of the hammerhead shark, a half-decayed torso, clearly belonging to a person, was in its stomach. If you are diving, and suddenly a strong large torpedo-shaped body flashed near you, do not panic. It is best to stop and stop all movement, if possible - hide in the shadow of rocks or corals.

The largest representative of the family - reaches 4.5 and even 6 m in length.

A large slow shark with pointed fins and a small mouth with fine teeth. The caudal fin is much shorter than half the length of the body. There is no skin fold between the dorsal fins. The pectoral fin is sickle-shaped. The back is brown, the color of the body brightens from the back to the belly. The tips of the fins are noticeably darker. Spatter much less eyes. The first dorsal fin is almost above the ventral fins. Occurs near the coast from the intertidal zone up to 70 m. It is common in lagoons, near the outer wall of reefs, and also near sandy beaches. Active during the day, but at night the activity increases. During the day, he prefers to rest in underwater caves, crevices and grottoes. Individuals gather in flocks, in the most convenient caves during the day up to 12 sharks accumulate, which lie motionless one on top of the other. The diet is dominated bottom fish, shellfish, squid and crustaceans.

Alticus Kirk (Alticus kirkii) eng. Kirk's Blenny

Dimensions 4 - 5 cm Occurs at a depth of 1 - 20 m.

Dimensions 5 - 6 cm Occurs at a depth of 1 - 4 m.

During the day, these fish (usually a couple, they are also called clown fish or Anemon Fish), protect their sea anemones from external encroachments, boldly driving away and even biting too curious divers. One sea anemone usually accounts for no more than two Ampifrions. In case of danger to themselves and at night, when the fish sleep, they hide among the burning tentacles of anemones, to the poison of which they are immune. More precisely, everything is arranged in such a way that the anemone does not sting its clown fish. Separately from anemones, Ampifrions do not live and do not move far from it. Thus, the population size of these fish directly depends on the number of sea anemones. If you saw a clown fish among the coral, then somewhere nearby is its anemone. As soon as you get closer, Ampifrion will immediately swim from his sea anemone and stand in her defense.

The body of these fish is covered with clearly defined hexagonal bone plates, fused into a protective shell. On overcrowded reefs, many small species show an amazing ability to maneuver with the help of mobile fins. The skin is covered with poisonous mucus that scares off predators, but the poison is also released during stress, killing other fish. This pufferfish is found in all habitats from seagrass beds to coral reefs.

It belongs to the triggerfish family, up to 75 cm long. It lives in sandy areas with coral bushes. You should not approach him when he is guarding his nest at the bottom. The fish immediately attacks and bites with its large teeth. Spinohorns feed on benthic invertebrates with hard covers, mollusks and echinoderms.

Length up to 38 cm, there are two antennae on the chin. These red mullets are regularly seen in schools of up to 200 fish. They feed by digging in the bottom, using their strong antennae to search for prey.

Length up to 190 cm, juveniles keep in flocks in mangroves and in shallow waters of coastal reefs. Adult fish have characteristic dark spots on the swept body. These solitary diurnal fish are very curious and often approach divers. If you do not provoke these fish, in clear water they are not dangerous at all, despite the terrible teeth.

Belongs to the wrasse family, up to 21 cm long. normal view, occurs on steep outer slopes of reefs deeper than 25 m. All wrasses are protogynous hermaphrodites. This means that most males were originally full-fledged females. There are "primary" males who were born males, and there are "secondary" males who started life as females and then were reborn as males.

Belongs to the scorpion family. Length up to 25 cm. Uses the free lower rays of the pectoral fin as "walking legs" and even leaves footprints in the sand. The spines of the dorsal fin are poisonous. Often buried in the sand up to the eyes.

Cataluf family (Priacanthidae). Catalufs have an oval, laterally compressed body, covered with small coarse scales; one dorsal fin, with sharp spines in front. Their cap bones are armed with strong spikes. The eyes are very large, the pelvic fins are webbed to the body and are sometimes very elongated. All catalufs are distinguished by a bright red uniform color, against which some species have dark stripes or spots. They live in the bottom layers of water, usually near coral reefs or rocky coasts, at a depth of 20-50 m or more.

Amikama goby (Callogobius amikami) eng. Amikam's goby

Dimensions 2 - 5 cm Depth 4 - 8 m

Hector's goby (Amblygobius hectori) English Hector's goby

Dimensions 4 - 8 cm Depth 1 - 22 M Laterally compressed body of this goby is dark blue with bright yellow longitudinal stripes. On the second dorsal fin there is a false eye in the form of a black spot with a yellow rim. Sometimes these spots are of several different sizes. Solitary individuals can be found in areas with sandy soil or detrital material at the foot of corals. It's fast shy fish. In my own way appearance and in behavior it resembles the young of some wrasses. An omnivorous species, it feeds on both filamentous green algae and benthic invertebrates - amphipods, shrimps, nematodes.

Dimensions 7 - 7 cm Depth 1 - 25 m

Gobies - largest family marine fish, including more than 200 genera. The lemon goby is a small yellow fish with bright blue stripes up to 10 cm long. It is found exclusively among the branches of the Acropora coral. Common in lagoons, where occasionally lives in colonies. Like all gobies, it secretes a lot of thick sticky mucus, bitter in taste, possibly serving to scare away predators.

Dimensions 2 - 3 cm Depth 3 - 45 M Like other species of the same genus, the Yong goby lives permanently on certain corals. These are whip-shaped corals of the genus Cirrhipathes, which are found both on great depths in the lagoon and outside the coral reef. Several gobies can settle on one branch. Their translucent body is covered with wide transverse stripes of red, brown or olive color. Large eyes with a reddish iris. Gobies leave their native branch only for a short time to grab passing prey. Caviar is deposited on the same branch of coral, cleared of polyps, and is guarded by one of the parents. (Author of the Text - Smirnov S.A.)

Dimensions 3 - 4 cm Depth 3 - 30 m

Sizes 4 - 7 cm Depth 0 - 15 M

Dimensions 3 - 5 cm Depth 1 - 16 m

Dimensions 5 - 10 cm Depth 3 - 30 M These medium-sized gobies on the light sides of the body have three longitudinal red stripes with dark edges, the middle one passes through the eye. These stripes are bright on the head and dull on the body. These stripes continue to the caudal fin. Red stripes also run along the base of the dorsal and anal fins, and there is a blue rim on the edges of these fins. The pelvic fins are fused into a disc. This species lives on sandy soils, sometimes in silty areas near coral reefs. It is found throughout the tropical Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea, as well as in the western Pacific. (Author of the Text - Smirnov S.A.)

Dimensions 2 - 4 cm Depth 7 - 27 M Very funny small gobies with an elongated body, usually not exceeding three centimeters in length, which are distinguished by the fact that they hover in a small flock in a weak current above large bushes of branched corals of the Akropora genus. They have a completely transparent body and fins, through the walls abdominal cavity translucent yellow peritoneum. Large dark pink eyes. At the slightest sign danger, a flock of these gobies hides among the coral branches to hunt for plankton again when everything calms down around. The fearfulness of these gentle creatures is quite understandable, since a large number of reef inhabitants are not averse to feasting on them. They are especially annoyed by gobfish and pomacanths, who are busy all day inspecting coral thickets. Most often, soaring gobies can be found in the clear water of lagoons and closed bays with a depth of 5 to 15 meters, where there is a weak current. (Author of the Text - Smirnov S.A.)

Sizes 5 - 7 cm Depth 9 - 18 M

Dimensions 7 - 9 cm Depth 0 - 26 m

Dimensions 10 - 17 cm Depth 1 - 30 M A small variegated goby lives in sandy or muddy areas around reefs. It lives in burrows that it digs under rocks. Sometimes cohabitates with different types of crustaceans. The body is covered with ctenoid scales. The pelvic fins are fused into a disk. The middle rays of the first dorsal fin are elongated. The caudal and anal fins are pale yellow. On a pale olive body there are 7 dark green vertical stripes, between which there are dark vertical lines. Above the base of the pectoral fin and at the base of the caudal fin there are round dark spots. The number and shape of spots on the tail varies from individual to individual. On the head - longitudinal stripes and dots. Males have 3 black dots in the lower part of the second dorsal fin, and large light spots on the cheeks. Secretive territorial fish. The biology of reproduction has not been studied. Apparently, during the spawning season, they leave their shelters. (Author of the Text - Smirnov S.A.)

Dimensions 1 - 2 cm Depth 1 - 10 m

Sizes 4 - 7 cm Depth 1 - 20 M These small gobies come in different colors - from light brown to black. On the sides there is a longitudinal row of dark spots, which correspond to saddle-shaped spots on the back. There are several longitudinal rows of blue large dots on the head and body, which in adult fish continue onto the fins. In dorsal fins all rays are soft. The third dorsal ray is filiformly elongated. Preoperculum with 3-9 short spines, round in section. They usually keep in the lagoon at a shallow depth, preferring a muddy bottom covered with detrital material with large quantity fouling. They love muddy water, in which they feel safer. They feed on small benthic organisms and plankton. (Author of the Text - Smirnov S.A.)

Dimensions 8 - 12 cm Depth 5 - 15 m

Dimensions 7 - 8 cm Depth 6 - 30 M This small goby, like other members of the genus, lives in burrows dug by Alpheus spp. together with a pair of hosts at a depth of 6 to 30 m. On an almost white body there are 5 wide sloping red-brown stripes with blurry edges. On the head are two thin diagonal stripes of the same color - one goes behind the eye, the second parallel to the first passes through the eye. The dorsal fin is transparent, the anal fin has a dark longitudinal stripe running along middle line fin. Found throughout the Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea, and in the western Pacific to the Great Barrier Reef in the south. Can live in symbiosis with at least three species of Alpheus. (Author of the Text - Smirnov S.A.)

Dimensions 5 - 7 cm Depth 5 - 25 m

Magnus' companion goby (Amblyeleotris sungami) eng. Magnus" prawn-goby

Dimensions 6 - 10 cm Depth 4 - 25 M Five vertical orange-brown stripes clearly stand out on the white surface of the body of this goby. There are distinct blue and yellow spots on the back and dorsal fin. The anterior surface of the head may be pale or dark. Known mainly from the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. It is found along the east coast of Africa as far as the Seychelles. Possibly more widespread in Indian Ocean and the western Pacific. Lives only in symbiosis with Alpheus crayfish in their burrows, which crayfish dig in sandy areas of the bottom at a depth of 4 to 25 meters. The Latin name of the species is given in honor of the discoverer, Professor Magnus, whose last name is written backwards. Feeds on benthic invertebrates. In turn, together with their owners, they are a desirable prey for many predators, including rays, bottom sharks, octopuses, etc. Observing the relationship between gobies and their owners can be a lot of fun if you show a little patience. (Author of the Text - Smirnov S.A.)

Dimensions 4 - 6 cm Depth 4 - 25 M By the general light gray tone of color and blurry dark spots, this goby is easily confused with the yellow-striped ctenobius. However, upon closer examination, one can see that the pale ctenogiopsy lacks yellow spots and stripes, and the dark blurry spots are closer in shape to oval than to elongated ones. Rare blue dots are scattered between dark spots on the sides of the body and head. This goby can also live in symbiosis with different types of Alpheus crayfish in burrows among coral debris and on a sandy bottom. At the same time, a pair of gobies usually lives in the same hole with cancer. They feed on small benthic invertebrates - amphipods, shrimps, isopods, etc. In turn, they are desirable prey for many rays, bottom sharks, and others. predatory fish. Some octopuses can get gobies from a hole that is not deep enough, along with their roommate. (Author of the Text - Smirnov S.A.)

Dimensions 5 - 7 cm Depth 5 - 25 M Can live together with several species of click crabs of the genus Alpheus in burrows on the sandy bottom or in crevices among large coral fragments. On a narrow steel-gray body from head to tail there are two rows of blurred elongated dark spots - one along the midline, the second along the back. Small round yellow-orange and blue spots are scattered among them. From the eyes to the base of the first dorsal fin there is a line of elongated yellow and blue spots. The number and size of all these spots vary considerably in different individuals. They feed on small benthic invertebrates. (Author of the Text - Smirnov S.A.)

Dimensions 8 - 13 cm Depth 5 - 23 m

Steinitz's companion goby (Amblyeleotris steinitzi) eng. Steinitz" prawn-goby

Dimensions 5 - 8 cm Depth 2 - 43 M One of several very closely related species of gobies that live with Alpheus click shrimp in their burrows. The general tone of the body surface is almost white. There are five vertical, wide red-brown stripes on the sides. There are thin pale yellow lines in the white areas between the stripes. Small orange dots on transparent dorsal fin. As in other species of the same genus, the anterior part of the body is covered with cycloid scales, while the posterior part is ctenoid, sometimes larger. They are found almost everywhere in the Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea, and in the Indo-West Pacific. They live both in the lagoon and on the outer side of the reef in areas with sandy soil, covered with clastic material. The depth of habitat is from 2 to 40 m. They feed on a variety of small invertebrates that live on the surface of the soil and in the bottom layer of water. An excellent object for observing the symbiotic relationship between crustaceans and fish. (Author of the Text - Smirnov S.A.)

Lives on a sandy or rocky bottom in symbiosis with the nutcracker. Spends most of the time motionless on the bottom or on coral. They spawn in pairs and groom each other. For the nest, minks, small ledges, empty shells, or any other small hiding places are used. They lay several hundred sticky eggs. The male - or both fish - guard the eggs and the nest.

Wheeler's companion goby (Amblyeleotris wheeleri) eng. Wheeler's shrimp-goby

Sizes 4 - 10 cm Depth 5 - 40 M

Dimensions 1 - 2 cm Depth 0 - 2 m

Dimensions 1 - 3 cm Depth 1 - 15 M Very small fish with a translucent body, living in quiet places among coral debris. On the sides there is a longitudinal row of rectangular brown spots, on the back there is a row of smaller brown or red spots. Three reddish spots on the top of the head irregular shape. The general background coloring under water looks greenish. In these gobies, the ventral fins are divided and do not form suckers. The teeth of the outer row on the upper jaw are enlarged. They feed on plankton. (Author of the Text - Smirnov S.A.)

It is found in places with clear water, up to 80 cm long. This fish is easily recognizable by its crescent-shaped caudal fin. They live mostly alone, guarding their territory. They feed on a variety of fish, cephalopods and crustaceans.

Reaches 3 m in length and 225 kg in weight. Its main food is benthic invertebrates. Reproduction occurs by ovoviviparity.

Guitarist Halavi (Rhinobatos halavi) eng. Halavi's guitarfish

Dimensions 60 - 100 cm, found at a depth of 0 - 40 m. In terms of body shape, they occupy, as it were, an intermediate position between typical sharks and stingrays. Their body is flattened, but its tail part is almost not separated outwardly from the body. The snout is elongated, the pectoral fins in the back are not attached to the body, and the first dorsal fin is located above the pelvic fins. All of them have a two-lobed caudal fin with pointed ends, very similar to the tail fin of sharks.

Dimensions 50 - 80 cm Depth 5 - 100 M A very peculiar stingray with a very thick oval disk up to one meter wide. The tail spike is absent. The upper side is light gray or dirty white color covered with many flat plaques, between which sharp conical spines and small denticles grow in adult fish. Whip-shaped tail of dark color without blade. The species is quite rare, found on sandy and rocky bottoms. Fertilization is internal. (Author of the Text - Smirnov S.A.)

It has dimensions of 20 - 30 cm, found at a depth of 5 - 100 m.

Common view of coral reefs and rocky bottom. Feeds on fish and crustaceans.

The most numerous cleaner fish. The cleaner wrasse announces its profession by "swimming-dance" with specific up and down motions.

It has a size of 20 - 30 cm, occurs at a depth of 0 - 50 m. They breed near the coast, juveniles often keep in heavily desalinated areas.

It got its name, probably, because of its unexpected metamorphosis: inconspicuous and ugly in lazy rest, it transforms "in flight", straightening, like a Mephistopheles' black and scarlet mantle, its brightly decorated wings, bristling horns and spikes!

The body length of an adult is up to 40 cm.

Belonging to the bristletooth family, this is a large family of brightly colored fish, including about 120 species. Length up to 20 cm, schooling fish active during the day, feeding on zooplankton. Sometimes they swim in pairs, then they are very territorial. The center of the territory is a table coral, both fish move to the borders of their territory, and threaten the neighbors of the same species, but let other butterfly fish pass.

A rare species, 40 - 50 cm long, found at a depth of 2 - 37 m.

When this flounder lies on a sandy shallow water, it is difficult to notice it. When you're scared, it's hard to catch up.

Dimensions 26 - 35 cm, found at depths of 0 - 20 m. Schooling fish. Mullets are herbivorous and feed on fouling, as well as detritus, i.e. organic sediments. If possible, they do not refuse to eat fish eggs, larvae and soft invertebrates. Like all herbivorous fish, mullets have a long intestine, 4-6 times the length of the body. When frightened, they are able to jump out of the water, on which several methods of catching them are based.

Bottom view. occurs at depths in the range of 37 - 215 m. The maximum length is 30.0 cm. The fins are colored darker, the tail has a black end. The head is dark. A rare species, listed in the Red Book.

Found at depths up to 80 meters. Length up to 1.3 m.

Dimensions 8 - 13 cm Depth 5 - 25 M The main background of the body of this goby is brownish-gray. On the head are small blue spots interspersed with red. There are 8-9 narrow transverse light stripes on the body. The first dorsal fin lacks markedly elongated rays. Both dorsal fins have round black spots. On the lower edge of the operculum there is a spike pointing down. The body is covered with cycloid scales. On the back of the head, the scale cover reaches the middle of the head. Prefers sandy areas in or near thickets aquatic plants. Lives in burrows with click crabs of the genus Alpheus. In the Red Sea, this is most often A. djiboutensis. It feeds on small benthic invertebrates - amphipods, isopods, etc. The joint life of a bull and cancer is very interesting, so the time spent in observing their behavior will not be wasted. (Author of the Text - Smirnov S.A.)

Cryptocentrus Luther (Cryptocentrus lutheri) English Luther's prawn-goby

Dimensions 7 - 11 cm Depth 10 - 28 M This goby is very similar to the eight-striped cryptocentrus, differing from it in the absence of a spike on the gill cover and in that the scale cover on the back of the head reaches eye level. It lives in burrows with several types of click crabs of the genus Alpheus, which it warns of danger, having sharper eyesight. It feeds on benthic invertebrates - amphipods, shrimps, isopods, etc. In turn, despite a good reaction and a nearby hole, it often becomes prey for stingrays, bottom sharks, flounders and other predators. (Author of the Text - Smirnov S.A.)

Belongs to the scorpion family. She has a warning red and white coloration and very long poisonous needles. Their injections cause severe pain and can lead to paralysis. Usually found above a hard bottom at great depths. They hunt at night, using their wide pectoral fins to drive fish.

Body length up to 24 cm. Feeds mainly on small crustaceans. The spines of the fins are poisonous.

Length up to 13 cm, lives mainly at great depths on the outer slopes of reefs. It is mostly found below 30 meters, but in some areas at 5 meters, where black corals grow, which this fish uses as an observation point. This species feeds on small crustaceans.

The body of the bodyfish is covered with a rigid shell, consisting of fused hexagonal bone plates and having openings for moving parts - eyes, mouth, gills, fins and caudal peduncle. Despite the apparent clumsiness and phlegm, they can be very mobile and maneuverable.

Dimensions 150 - 350 cm Depth 5 - 300 M Distinctive feature fox sharks - a long tail fin, up to half the total body length. The second dorsal and anal fins are very small. The pelagic thresher differs from other thresher species in having a very narrow caudal fin tip, oblique teeth with prominent lateral serrations, and the first dorsal fin ending prominently anterior to the base of the ventral fins. The back and sides are dark, gray-blue in color, the belly is white. Found in all tropical seas. Inhabitant of the water column open ocean but likes to rise to the surface. Regularly comes to the coast, can enter the lagoons of the atolls. These fish use their long tail to stun prey, or to knock it into a tight school. The main food is schooling fish and squid. Thresher sharks are ovoviviparous; their embryos begin to feed on unfertilized eggs while still in the womb. There are usually two cubs in a litter. There were no cases of attacks on people. (Author of the Text - Smirnov S.A.)

It can reach 3.5-4 m in length with a weight of about 450 kg. It is considered the fastest of all existing sharks. Mako can jump over the surface of the sea. Its food consists of cephalopods and various fish, sometimes very large. In the stomachs of two individuals weighing 300 and 360 kg, eaten swordfish weighing 54 and 67 kg were found.

The largest stingray, up to 670 cm long, lives in the open sea, but is also observed near reefs, where it pursues plankton and small fish. Manta fish is a filter feeder. The prey is guided into the huge mouth by the head fins. Manta rays often feed near the surface, collecting plankton. At the same time, she sometimes jumps out of the water. More common in the south of the Red Sea.

Dimensions 100 - 200 cm (adults usually reach a strength of 150 cm), found at a depth of 0 - 100 m. This representative of the manta family is the closest relative of the famous manta. A medium-sized stingray with a compact head and short head fins. The pectoral fins are strongly pointed and curved backwards. The whip-like tail is short, without a spike, at its base there is a small dorsal fin with a white tip. Small plaques without spines are scattered on top of the disc. The color is dark blue to black above, the underside is white. Pectoral fins with silver tips. It occurs singly or in small groups in the upper layers of water in the open sea, but more often near the coasts. It feeds on planktonic crustaceans. Fertilization is internal, the eggs develop in the womb until the birth of the formed cubs, which are somehow embarrassing to call "fry" because of their solid size. They can jump out of the water like manta rays.

Medium moray eel, body length 45 - 90 cm, found at a depth of 0 - 30 m.

Moray eels of medium size (body length up to 150 cm) with a slender body and elongated thin jaws. The main color background is yellowish or greenish-brown. The pattern consists of large, closely spaced, irregularly shaped black or dark brown spots, larger on the sides of the body, and smaller on the dorsal fin. The top of the head and the ends of the jaws are often bright yellow. Most often found on rocky and rocky areas, among boulders, on reef plateaus, lives both in closed lagoons and along the outer walls of coral reefs facing the sea. Leads night image life. It feeds on fish, cephalopods and various crustaceans.

Moray eels have a powerful serpentine body with a long tail compressed from the sides. Their constantly opening toothy mouth looks very menacing. Many moray eels are hermaphrodites; most of them first mature as males and subsequently change sex.

Moray eels of medium size, body length 30 - 80 cm, found at a depth of up to 30 m.

large teeth. This very active fish hunts at night, eating small reef fish of many species. It is yellowish-brown in color and dotted with small dark brown spots. Rear part long dorsal and caudal fins - with a yellow-green border. The length is about 120 cm, but grows to a length of 240 cm. This moray eel is rarely seen in its entirety, usually it hides in burrows.

Large moray eel, body length 70 - 180 cm, found at a depth of 1 - 170 m.

Moray eels of medium size (body length up to 150 cm). The body is high, noticeably flattened laterally. The muzzle is rounded, with a sloping forehead and short powerful jaws. Close-set teeth with blunt apices and broad bases are adapted for crushing the hard shells of invertebrates. Found on coral reefs, both in closed lagoons and on slopes facing the sea. Leads a secretive solitary life. It feeds mainly on small crabs of the Xanthidae family, but also on other crustaceans, molluscs, and sea urchins.

Small moray. body length 50 - 90 cm, found at a depth of 0 - 30 m. Adult moray eels lead a benthic lifestyle, usually in shallow waters near rocks or coral reefs. Most species are active at night and hide in crevices and cavities during the day. They feed mainly on crustaceans, cephalopods and small fish.

It occurs at depths up to 40 m. A small moray eel, grows up to 65 cm.

A large moray eel, up to 140 cm long, has a massive physique. The body is high, muscular. The head is large with short jaws. The painted moray eel does not have flattened teeth on the jaws and movable long fangs on the vomer. All teeth are more or less the same, conical in shape. Juveniles are yellowish with ring-shaped dark spots. In adults, the pattern is blurred, turning into a uniform mottled pattern on a grayish or creamy background. Iris with four dark spots. Inhabits shallow areas on coral reefs and rocky biotopes in the coastal zone. Feeds on small fish and crustaceans. It often pursues its prey on land, moving like a snake along the littoral at low tide.

Lives in the bottom layer of water, one might say at the bottom. During the day, moray eels sit in crevices of rocks or corals, sticking their heads out and usually moving them from side to side, looking out for passing prey, at night they get out of their shelters to hunt. Usually moray eels feed on fish, but they attack both crustaceans and octopuses, which are caught from ambush.

Medium or large moray eel, body length 150 cm. Occurs at a depth of 15 - 50 m.

Small or medium moray eel, body length 50 - 120 cm, found at a depth of 2 - 5 m. Nocturnal predator, feeds on eels.

A large, massive moray eel (reaches a length of 300 cm), one of the largest eel species of the Indo-Pacific. It features an attractive contrasting color of black spots on a white background. Juveniles have larger, rarely spaced spots. With age, the spots decrease in size, their number increases and they are located more densely, forming a pattern somewhat reminiscent of a honeycomb. Some fish become almost entirely black. The pattern of different individuals varies greatly: moray eels living on reefs with clear water are lighter than those that live in areas with muddy water. Inhabits shallow areas and outer walls of coastal coral reefs facing the sea.

It has a length of no more than a meter, it is not dangerous for humans. The body of the echidna is similar to that of an eel, with a rounded snout and strong jaws capable of inflicting severe bites. She has no pectoral and ventral fins, and she swims, curving in waves, like a snake crawling along the ground. The dorsal fin starts in front of the gill opening and runs along the entire body. The coloration is recognizable, with characteristic white and black spots and patterns. Inhabits rocky areas and reef plateaus overgrown with corals, inhabits both shallow lagoons and outer slopes of reefs, keeps in the bottom layers at a depth of up to 10 meters. The basis of the diet is made up of various crustaceans. Unlike most other moray eels, the echidna star moray practically does not feed on fish.

Length up to 350 cm, easily recognizable by white spots on a dark brown back. It lives both near reefs, and near those far from the coast above the sandy bottom and pebbles. Found singly or in small flocks. Brackets collect bivalve mollusks from the bottom or dig them up with their "duck" nose.

Found in many parts of the region. This rather small species is associated with coral reefs. The body is yellowish in color, dotted with small brown spots. Moray eels hunt small fish at night. All prey is swallowed whole, since the teeth cannot cut it into pieces, but are only suitable for holding. This moray eel is a synchronous hermaphrodite, i.e. Each individual is both male and female at the same time.

Common flathead, also known as crocodile fish. Length up to 100 cm, lives on a sandy-pebble bottom, and in islets of sea grass. Hiding in the sand.

Has poisonous spines.

Body length up to 40 cm. Feeds near the water surface on zooplankton and small fish.

The most common of the fabulous perches, up to 15 cm long. It lives in huge flocks on the slopes of reefs. They feed on plankton.

Pseudanthias squamipinnis

Body length up to 30 cm. It feeds mainly on crabs, worms, and echinoderms. Found only in the Red Sea.

Belongs to the family of shark-tailed rays. Length about 240 cm, caudal fin with lower lobe. It lives on the sandy bottom near reefs, swims away from the bottom. Shark-tailed rays have flat, powerful, crushing teeth designed to gnaw through the shells of crabs, clams, and sea urchins.

Dimensions 20 - 40 cm Occurs at a depth of 3 - 30 m

Has almost black body, decorated with white and blue concentric stripes forming circles on the tail of the body. In adults of this species, which no doubt belong to the beautiful fish, on the body there are about 25 thin yellow-orange stripes passing at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the fish against a bright purple background. Their head is emerald green above and red-brown below, and their eyes are outlined in yellow and blue lines.

Eats coral polyps. Sometimes it even eats the tentacles of sea anemones. Endemic to the Red Sea.

Length up to 420 cm, found singly and in large migratory flocks. It has many electrically sensitive pores on its head; the hammerhead shark is able to recognize the electrical potentials of the muscle activity of fish that have dug into the bottom. When the prey is detected, the head helps to make a difficult turn at considerable speed and catch the escaping stingray. Not aggressive.

Belongs to the wrasse family. Length up to 230 cm, adult fish are found along the outer slopes of reefs, walls and sometimes in reef lagoons. They are easily recognizable by their humpbacked forehead and large size. The Napoleon fish is the largest and heaviest (up to 190 kg) of all wrasses. It feeds mainly on mollusks, which it gnaws with its teeth. This giant wrasse willingly takes chicken eggs and other food that people bring him.

This is the largest species of soldier fish, up to 45 cm long. The dinar spike in front of the gill cover is poisonous. Its meat can be toxic, and eating such fish can be deadly. These fish are active at night, hiding under reef ledges during the day.

Belongs to the surgical family. Up to 40 cm long, this species occurs in loose flocks above the sandy bottom of lagoons and seaward reefs. This fish has a double stomach. The caudal fin is crescent shaped with a black stripe running from the spine on the caudal peduncle to the head. The black-striped surgeon feeds on zooplankton.

Belongs to the whistle family. Also known as the flute fish. Length about 150 cm, lives singly or in groups over sandy slopes or coral reefs. It feeds on fish and shrimp.

They grow from 30 to 80 cm in length. They feed on smaller fish and invertebrates. They, in turn, feed on larger fish. Stuns its prey electrical discharge. They reproduce by ovoviviparity, i.e. the embryos develop in the eggs in the mother's body and are hatched there.

A very large slope, the width of the disk reaches 2 meters. The back is light or dark brown, covered with white or yellow lines, forming a mesh or marbled pattern. The belly is white. Disc glabrous, with one central row of small flat plaques. The tail is three times as long as the body. On the tail, dark and light rings alternate. There is one small spike at the base of the tail. Marble stingray is often found on sandy beaches, in lagoons, among corals and in estuaries. Enters fresh water. Eats bivalves, crabs, shrimps, worms, jellyfish and fish.

Maximum size: 71 cm, maximum disc width in diameter 30 cm. In addition to hunting, when stingrays dig small crustaceans, mollusks and worms out of the sand, they like to lie on the sandy bottom under overhanging corals, lightly sprinkling themselves with sand. Having found a steep sandy slope, stingrays love to dig them up, causing miniature avalanches of sand to come down, exposing invertebrates hiding in the ground. Another method of stingray hunting is to flatten like a pancake on the sand and sharply raise the central mouth part. The resulting vacuum under his body sucks all kinds of living creatures out of the sand.

The size is 1.5 meters in diameter. Often they can be seen lying on the ocean floor, covered with a layer of sand.

It lives on coral reefs, where it lies motionless during the day, relying on its protective coloration and poisonous needles. At night, it moves to more open places, and hunt fish from an ambush. It attacks them with a quick throw and swallows them whole. Often found in pairs.

Belongs to the grouse family. Sweetlips are reef dwellers, during the day they hide in flocks under ledges of corals, and at night they swim over the sandy and rocky bottom and feed on benthic invertebrates. Most swim close to the bottom, waving their tails vigorously.

Dimensions 7 - 8 cm, found at a depth of 2 - 68 m. Salts live by rummaging in the ground and looking for food mainly by smell, feeding on inactive bottom organisms - polychaetes, small mollusks, small crustaceans. Most species are modestly colored, usually in sandy-coffee tones, but there are also very brightly colored striped species. Many salts are of great commercial importance, their meat is tender and tasty.

Known as the “blue-eyed stingray”, up to 100 cm long. It lives on reefs, often under corals, hides in the sand, feeds on worms, shrimps, hermit crabs. The pinch on the tail is venomous.

The tail is half the length of the body. Numerous whiskers on the lower part of the jaw. The body is covered with many small folds. Found in mud near coral reef area, at depths of 1-10 meters, but most live deeper, at depths of 38 meters. Usually the eel's body is hidden in the sand, only the head is exposed. Eats small fish and crustaceans. A very rare fish, included in the Red Book, is under protection.

It grows to a size of 97 cm in length, but the usual size is 30 - 50 cm. It occurs at a depth of 5 - 25 m.

It has a light cream body with dark spots that change their location as the eel grows. Young individuals (up to 25 cm long) have a number of spots along the sides. Eels 30 - 50 cm long have spots on the back and sides. Fish over 50 cm long have 2-3 rows of spots on the sides of the body and small spots below. The maximum size of the species is 1 meter.

A common inhabitant of sandy areas on reef shallows, lagoons. This fish is often mistaken for a sea snake, but eels are distinguished by their lack of scales and a pointed tail (sea snakes have a rounded one).

He likes rocky shores or looks for at least a rocky bottom on flat shores and hides here in the recesses and crevices of stones, although he is excellent at hiding and burrowing in the sand. This is an unusually gluttonous animal, which, due to its predatory inclinations, does not spare even the weaker representatives of its kind. The strength of his jaws is so great that he easily crushes shells. Often this predator finds lobster tops and seizes the crayfish that have fallen into them, but for his greed he often pays with freedom and life.

It has dimensions of 20 - 50 cm, found at a depth of 5 - 25 m.

Dimensions 100 - 180 cm Depth 1 - 60 M The width of the disk of this stinger is slightly greater than its length. The eyes are small and set very wide apart. Rostrum and fins pointed. The length of the tail is twice the length of the disc. The tail itself, flattened at the base, becomes cylindrical towards the middle of its length. One or two long spines are further from the base of the tail than in other stingrays. A fin fold runs along the tail, not reaching its end. The upper side of the disc is unmarked, gray, brown or black, the underside is white. The tail fold is black. With a maximum disc width of 1.8m, the total length is about 3m. It is found in coastal areas, on muddy or sandy soils, as well as in mangroves. Often visits estuaries, can go far into fresh water. It feeds on fish, worms, shrimps and crabs. Fertilization is internal. The width of the disk of newborn cubs is 18-20 cm. The tail spike is very dangerous, since it is located far from the base of the tail. (Author of the Text - Smirnov S.A.)

Dimensions 100 - 200 cm Depth 10 - 50 M Very large slope. The dorsal side is light to dark brown, covered with white or yellow lines, forming a mesh or marbled pattern. The ventral surface is white. On the tail, dark and light rings alternate. Diamond-shaped disk with a sharp rostrum and rounded fins. The tail is whip-shaped, three times longer than the body. There is one small spike at the base of the tail. Disc glabrous, with one central row of small flat plaques. Marble stingray is often found on sandy beaches, in lagoons, among corals and in estuaries. Enters fresh water. The species is ovoviviparous, the female bears fertilized eggs until the birth of offspring. (Author of the Text - Smirnov S.A.)

Medium-sized slope with a short wide triangular snout. The maximum length is up to 70 cm, the disc diameter is up to 50 cm. There are no spines on the upper side of the body. It feeds mainly on crabs, shrimp and other crustaceans. A prick of a thorn, especially of large specimens, can be very painful.

Dimensions 200 - 200 cm, found at a depth of 0 - 50 m. Usually stingrays lie on a sandy or muddy bottom, partially burrowing into the ground and becoming invisible from the outside. Disturbed, they swim quite fast, flapping pectoral fins. Stingrays feed mainly on worms, molluscs and crustaceans.

Dimensions 10 - 25 cm, found at a depth of 1 - 50 m. Stingrays got their name because the tail is armed with one or more sharp dagger-shaped needles. The length of the needle in large rays can reach 37 cm. It is attached with its base directly to the skin in the middle part of the tail and lies on its surface back with a tip. A groove runs along the bottom of the needle, at the bottom of which cells are located that secrete a poisonous secret. By itself, the tail needle is motionless, but, bending the tail with a whip-like movement, the stingray can inflict powerful blows with it. In large fish, the impact force is such that the needle enters deeply into the human body through shoes or clothing. The poison, penetrating into the wound, causes sharp pains, a drop in blood pressure, tachycardia, vomiting, and paralysis. Fatal cases are known.

Belongs to big family canine. It lives mainly on the bottom, feeds on zooplankton or attacks other fish. Most blennys are territorial and live in small holes in rocks, or in empty tubes of worms or shells. The swim bladder of the dogfish is underdeveloped, therefore, in order to stay in the water column, the dog must swim continuously.

Lizardhead is a fitting name for these fish, which have a reptile-like head. Length up to 25 cm, the most common of the lizardheads living on reefs. Found from coasts to distant reefs. Alone or in pairs, lizardheads lie motionless on hard ground. They catch fish, shrimp or squid, making a lightning short throw.

The inhabitants of the sea have differences in various criteria: size, shape, belonging to the family, eating habits. The water world is so rich and diverse that it is hard to imagine.

Not all marine inhabitants have been studied to the end; in the depths of the sea there are individuals that people have not yet heard of.

Not all species are edible. Humanity so appreciates marine life as food that it has learned to cook even poisonous fish fugue.

There are a lot of useful substances in it, but if the cooking process goes wrong, and poison gets on the fillet, an unenviable consideration awaits a person.

The division of marine life begins with the classification of the family to which they belong.

Cod:

• Haddock.
• Navaga.
• Cod.
• Pollock.

Mackerel:

• Tuna.
• Sardine.
• Wahoo.
• All types of mackerels.
• Mareli.
• Bonito.

Flatfish:

• Flounder, or sea chicken.
• Halibut.

This view is incredibly useful. More than 500 varieties of individuals from the flounder family have a characteristic set of vitamins and minerals.

The flounder itself contains selenium, vitamin A and D. Halibut contains vitamin B12, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and fatty acids.

Herring:

• Sardine.
• European sprat.
• Atlantic and Pacific herring.
• Menhaeden Atlantic.

Predatory marine fish:

• All types of sharks: hammerhead, tiger, gray, spotted and other species.
• Moray.
• Barracuda.
• Angler.
• Swordfish.
• Garfish.

Sharks and other predatory individuals have the most different sizes: from 17 cm to 20 m in length. Their first ancestors appeared on earth 420 million years ago.

Species diversity is not limited to a list of 6 items. There are more than 450 species of predators.

For food, most sharks are considered unsuitable because mercury accumulates in their bodies. But from the liver of some species produce drugs.

Types for food

The benefits of sea fish are not limited to iodine and fatty acids. Each edible kind has its own set of nutrients and trace elements. Some species are used for medicinal purposes.

Popular types of fish and their beneficial properties:

Name	Family	Benefit
Flounder	Flatfish	Tasty white meat without small bones contains selenium, vitamins A and D. Fat content: up to 5%. The indicator is relatively low, but the meat is rich in calcium, is dietary, and has a beneficial effect on liver function.
Pink salmon	salmon	Contains a lot of calcium, strengthens bones. Helps in the work of the cardiovascular system, rejuvenates, removes toxins. Useful for bone diseases
Sole	Flatfish	A delicacy that is prepared in all elite restaurants. Contains a lot of fatty acids. Helps to lose weight
Halibut	Flatfish	Meat is rich in vitamin B12, B6, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus
Herring	herring	Contains healthy fats, phosphorus, a lot of protein and vitamin A. It is useful in lightly salted form. In Russia, this is the most consumed type of marine fish. Its cost is lower than that of other varieties. There are many recipes for dishes that have become native Russian: herring under a fur coat
Sturgeon	salmon	Favorably affects nervous system helping to relieve stress. Strengthens tooth enamel and bones. Easy to digest, energizes, reduces excess weight
sea ​​zander	Perch	A large supply of vitamin D, A. Saturates with calcium and magnesium, contains iodine and healthy fats. Helps lower bad cholesterol
capelin	salmon	It cleanses blood vessels, normalizes the functioning of the liver and kidneys. Beneficial effect on the heart and blood vessels. Strengthens the nervous system. Is a dietary product

The benefits of seafood cannot be overestimated. According to statistics, every inhabitant of Russia suffers from a lack of iodine to one degree or another.

This has a bad effect on the work of the whole organism, affects the activity of the thyroid gland. Sea fish contains a lot of iodine.

Frying and stewing kill most of the nutrients. In addition to fish, it is useful to eat seaweed, shrimp and other seafood.

Fat varieties

Fatty varieties include species of marine life that contain more than 30% fat in meat.

The benefits of such a product for the body lies in the high content of omega-3 fatty acids. This is an incredibly useful substance that promotes healing and rejuvenation.

Fatty meat of marine life will bring the greatest benefit to those who suffer from cardiovascular diseases.

After 50 years, this product should be firmly included in the diet, as it contains a lot of calcium. Fragility of bones, problems with teeth will go away.

Important! Fatty fish meat will bring double benefits for pregnant women. Calcium is essential for fetal development and bone formation.

Vitamin D, which is so lacking in Russians, is found in marine life. If there are no prohibitions on the part of the doctor, feel free to lean, excluding poisonous varieties: such as puffer fish.

Fat varieties:

• Halibut.
• Anchovies.
• Sardine.
• Sprat.
• Acne.
• Herring.
• Tuna.
• Sturgeon.
• Perch.
• Trout.
• Flounder.

These varieties should be eaten more often.

Interesting fact! According to research, eating fatty fish reduces the risk of developing dementia and has a beneficial effect on brain function.

If you eat such dishes 4 times a month, brain function improves, the work of the cardiovascular system normalizes.

It's worth considering, given that heart disease is the number one cause of death in the country.

The results of the study claim that these products reduce the risk of death from a heart attack by restoring blood vessels and strengthening the heart muscle. The arrhythmia is gone.

It also reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Today, this disease is acquiring frightening proportions. It is impossible to protect yourself completely by normalizing nutrition.

Lead healthy lifestyle life, go in for sports and more often use products that fill the gaps in our vitamin asset. Marine fish is one of them.

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The Red Sea is unique in that it is closest to all seas from Europe and in that fresh rivers do not flow into it, and, accordingly, it is the most salty and transparent. And it was not so much affected by human activity. Yes, and it's in perfect condition. climatic conditions, where the water temperature does not drop below 20 degrees, and the animal and fish world is simply diverse and cannot be repeated. So in the sea there are about 1500 representatives of only fish fauna. We will not be able to tell you about the entire diversity of fish representatives, due to the size of the article. Let's stop at edible fish Oh.
So, you are going fishing, of course, it is better to be accompanied by a responsible guide who will help you deal with the types of fish, but you also don’t want to look like a “sucker” yourself. Therefore, we will give you a short overview of the edible fish of the Red Sea, which both locals and visiting guests eat with pleasure.

Edible fish of the Red Sea:

1. Tuna.
These fish from the mackerel family usually live in large schools. Their food is mainly small fish and cephalopods.
Sami is quite a favorite dish on the table of the locals, as the fish has dark pink or red meat and tastes great. Meat contains a large number of nutrients that improve the functioning of the heart and brain.

2. Caranx.
These fish from the scad family have a length of 40 cm to 1.5 meters.
The meat is suitable for frying, baking, stewing. Has pleasant palatability and quite loved on the tables of the locals.


3. Humpback red snapper. Blacktail snapper. Snapper dori. Indian red snapper.
These fish are from the sea bass family. Has industrial value.
The meat is quite tasty and inexpensive, so you can often see it on the tables of local residents. Its regular use restores metabolism in the body, lowers cholesterol and calms the nervous system.


4. Mackerel.
This fish of the mackerel family, valuable commercial fish. Their meat is fatty, rich in vitamin B12, without small bones, tender and tasty.
Meat contains a large amount of vitamins and healthy fats. is also the most consumed type of fish on the tables of local residents.


5. Marlin.
Common name for a family of fish. They have an elongated body (there are up to 4 meters in length), a spear-shaped muzzle and a long hard dorsal fin.
They are an object of sport fishing, many anglers even release caught marlin.
The meat is tasty, but mostly served in the best restaurants, and has a good price, being a delicacy.


6. Wahoo.
These fish of the mackerel family can reach a length of 2.5 meters.
Wahoo meat is tender and has a very high taste. White wahoo meat is fried, stewed and baked, and a very tasty fish soup is prepared from it. Wahoo caviar resembles chum, while it, like meat, is white.


7. Dorado.
Dolphin, crucian carp - these are other names for this fish.
Reach weight up to 15 kg and length up to 1 meter.
Local residents usually use individuals up to 40 cm cooked whole as food.


8. Sargan.
"Sea pike" - schooling fish, located both at the surface of the water and in the middle layers of the sea.
When fishing, near Hurghada, it can be caught in the strait between the islands of Shedwan and Giftun.
Garfish meat is very tasty, dietary, absolutely fat-free, cooked in any way, has a pleasant, specific taste.


9. Gobies.
This family contains about 800 species. The size of the goby is about 10 cm and they live mainly in minks, sometimes in flocks in coral thickets.
Of course, they do not have a special commercial value in the resort.

This is an overview of the most common edible fish in the Red Sea, of course you can catch others ... Therefore, it is always better to consult with your guide, but we tried to give you an elementary idea of ​​\u200b\u200bedible marine fish in this article.

Have a nice rest and no tail, no scales!