The Red Sea

A talk by Mark Woombs (Lancashire MCS) on Wednesday 9th October 2024 at 19:30

Red Sea coral reef and its inhabitants, photos by Mark Woombs.

The Red Sea is unique. Its diverse reefs are in stark contrast to the severe desert landscape. Many of the species found there are endemic, that is they occur nowhere else on our planet. The Red Sea has so far proven resistant to coral bleaching due to the corals higher temperature tolerance. Is this still the case or are things about to change?

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At Lancaster Maritime Museum, Custom House, St George’s Quay, Lancaster, LA1 1RB
£4 donation requested to Lancashire MCS

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Posted: September 30th, 2024
Posted in MCS talks, Science