From the introduction: “In this book we pay tribute to both its natural beauty and its commercial significance. An increased awareness of its unique characteristics will, it is hoped, help to save it from the worst ravages of modern development”.

Contents: introduction; Red Sea history; the intertidal and shallow waters; coral reefs; islands of the Red Sea; Red Sea birds: fish life; maritime traditions; navigation, communication and the Red Sea wrecks; the future of the Red Sea.

Edition: 1985