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Red Sea See?

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Where does the name “Red Sea” come from?IMG_7792 It’s the red coral that is there. IMG_7200And why is the coral red. Interesting, because red light and color fades the deeper you go down. IMG_7344So why then is the coral red? And do fish see red color? Is it a matter of survival and adaptation? It is an easy yes, But why?IMG_7209

Ok ok, yellow? Don’t know either. IMG_7233But the colors are striking. Yup, distinctive! Not enough to call it the Yellow Sea.