The seas are alive with carnivores. Meet the sharks and rays who patrol the coral reefs, hunting down their prey. Learn about toxic fish who disguise themselves to ambush the unwary, and armoured predators who devour vulnerable targets.
Arabia’s coral reefs are home to some of nature’s most impressive illusionists. Creatures can pulsate with colour, transform in the blink of an eye, or perform riveting displays of showmanship. Because in these dangerous waters, disguise is crucial.
Off the coast of Oman, summer weather drives nutrients in from the ocean depths where they meet the Arabian sun, causing an explosion of life. Smaller fish spawn, filling the waters with eggs. This creates a buffet predators just can’t resist.
It’s summer in the Gulf of Oman. The scorching Arabian sun heats the shallow waters to 86 degrees boosting the growth of algae across a vast coral reef. This attracts thousands of hungry herbivores creating a fish versus fish turf war.
The sea turtle is one of the oldest animals on earth. These ancient mariners even pre-date the dinosaurs. They have existed, relatively unchanged, for over 100 million years. But now, all seven of the surviving species are endangered.
