About The Red Sea Coral Reef: The Red Sea's corals can handle warmer water than almost any other reef. Scientists hope these tough corals hold clues to saving reefs everywhere. The reef runs for about 2,000 km along the coast. Scientists study its heat-proof corals to learn how reefs might survive a warming world

Location: The Red Sea, between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula · Size: Fringing reefs stretch about 2,000 km (1,240 mi) along the coast · Type: Mostly fringing reefs hugging the shoreline · Countries: Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and their neighbors · Marine Life: Bright reef fish, dolphins, and sea turtles · Notable Feature: Its corals can survive water warmer than most reefs can stand · Formation: Built by coral in warm, salty, sunlit waters · Famous Spot: World-famous diving sites like Ras Muhammad · World Rank: One of the longest coral reef coastlines in the world