Under the surface of its calm water, the Red Sea has one of the most abundant coral reef ecosystems in the world, hosting countless living organisms between its grooves and crevices. However, despite the reef’s undeniable ecological importance, it poses a formidable threat to ships traversing the sea. Over the centuries, the Red Sea has claimed several ships that tried to cross its waters. Whatever survived from these wrecks became a part of the ecosystem later on. Corals, fish, and other marine wildlife extended the breadth of their domain to cover these wrecks. Each of these unfortunate ships had its unique history and background. Some were military ships from the dreadful time of World War II; others were cargo ships full of goods traveling east through the Suez Canal. Egypt has been a thriving hub for diving tourism since the early 2000s, with Hurghada and South Sinai emerging as major centers along the Red Sea. The months of October and November are particularly favored by tourists and are hailed as the optimal time for diving in Egypt. Despite their tragic histories, today, the shipwrecks of the Red Sea evoke a…
