Al-Amn Magazine

ENVIRONMENT G lobal (RSG) has announced the discovery of a massive coral colony off the northwestern coast of Saudi Arabia, within the waters of AMAALA. The colony, a member of the Pavona species, rivals the size of the world record holder, a 32-by-34-meter coral structure documented in the Pacific, and is the largest of its kind ever recorded in the Red Sea. AMAALA is a luxury tourism project being developed along the northwestern coast of Saudi Arabia, near the Red Sea. According to a statement issued by RSG, the newly discovered colony could become a major attraction for tourists visiting AMAALA, offering a rare diving experience. Visitor access will be permitted under strict guidelines aligned with RSG’s responsible tourism policies, designed to minimize ecological impact while showcasing the Red Sea’s unique underwater ecosystems.Ahmed Alansari, Head of Environmental Protection and Regeneration at RSG, described the find as a testament to the ecological richness and resilience of the Red Sea.“The discovery of a coral of such extraordinary dimensions demonstrates the ecological significance as well as the pristine beauty of the Red Sea,” he said. “These giant corals are time capsules of information, critical for tracing past oceanographic changes and modeling responses to future environmental shifts. Understanding how this Red Sea bonanza Saud i Arab i a d i scovers l arges t cora l co l ony