RED SEA (May 19, 2012) - An MH-60S Seahawk with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 lands aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercise May 19, 2012. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. New York is deployed participating in Exercise Eager Lion 12. Eager Lion 12 is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships through a joint, whole-of-government, multinational approach to meet current and future complex national security challenges, including 19 countries from five different continents and more than 11,000 participants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released).

120520-N-XK513-161 RED SEA (May 20, 2012) - Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and embarked Royal Jordanian Marines board an MH-60S Knight hawk helicopter while conducting Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercises as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. New York is deployed participating in Exercise Eager Lion 12. Eager Lion 12 is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships through a joint, whole-of-government, multinational approach to meet current and future complex national security challenges. It includes 19 nations from five different continents and more than 11,000 participants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released).

RED SEA (May 19, 2012) - Sailors with amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) along with Marines with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and embarked Royal Jordanian sailors transit toward multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) to conduct Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercises. Iwo Jima is deployed participating in Exercise Eager Lion 12. Eager Lion 12 is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships through a joint, whole-of-government, multinational approach to meet current and future complex national security challenges, including 19 countries from five different continents and more than 11,000 participants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released).

fishes aren't humans

Red Sea, Egypt

Barracuda fish

Scuba diving

poor photo light in about 25m depht

backlight shot against the surface

Nov. 2011

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Barracudas and humans

Like sharks, some species of barracuda are reputed to be dangerous to swimmers.

Barracudas are scavengers, and may mistake snorkellers for large predators, following them in hopes of eating the remains of their prey.

Swimmers have been reported being bitten by barracuda but such incidents are rare and possibly caused by poor visibility.

Barracuda generally avoid muddy shallows, so attacks in surf are more likely to be by small sharks.

@Wikipedia

120520-N-XK513-035 RED SEA (May 20, 2012) - Capt. Patrick Madden with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit speaks with embarked Royal Jordanian Marine before conducting Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercises aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th MEU. New York is deployed participating in Exercise Eager Lion 12. Eager Lion 12 is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships through a joint, whole-of-government, multinational approach to meet current and future complex national security challenges. It includes 19 nations from five different continents and more than 11,000 participants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released).

120520-N-XK513-103 RED SEA (May 20, 2012) - An MH-60S Knight hawk helicopter takes off from amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) loaded with Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and embarked Royal Jordanian Marines while conducting Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercises as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. New York is deployed participating in Exercise Eager Lion 12. Eager Lion 12 is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships through a joint, whole-of-government, multinational approach to meet current and future complex national security challenges. It includes 19 nations from five different continents and more than 11,000 participants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released).

A view from atop the island structure aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) of F-14A Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) and Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) on the ship's flight deck. The KENNEDY is deployed to the Red Sea in support of Operation Desert Shield.

RED SEA (May 17, 2012) - Embarked Lebanese Sailors practice Visit, Board, Search and Seizure techniques with U.S. Sailors aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. New York is deployed participating in Exercise Eager Lion 12. Eager Lion 12 is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships through a joint, whole-of-government, multinational approach to meet current and future complex national security challenges, including 19 countries from five different continents and more than 11,000 participants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released).

RED SEA (May 19, 2012) - Sailors with amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) come alongside New York to conduct Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercises May 19, 2012. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. New York is deployed participating in Exercise Eager Lion 12. Eager Lion 12 is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships through a joint, whole-of-government, multinational approach to meet current and future complex national security challenges, including 19 countries from five different continents and more than 11,000 participants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released).

RED SEA (May 18, 2012) - Sgt. Wayne Clark with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force demonstrates Visit, Board, Search and Seizure detainment techniques with embarked Lebanese Sailors aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. New York is deployed participating in Exercise Eager Lion 12. Eager Lion 12 is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships through a joint, whole-of-government, multinational approach to meet current and future complex national security challenges, including 19 countries from five different continents and more than 11,000 participants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released).

RED SEA (May 17, 2012) - Embarked Lebanese Sailors practice Visit, Board, Search and Seizure techniques with U.S. Sailors aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. New York is deployed participating in Exercise Eager Lion 12. Eager Lion 12 is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships through a joint, whole-of-government, multinational approach to meet current and future complex national security challenges, including 19 countries from five different continents and more than 11,000 participants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released).

RED SEA (May 18, 2012) - U.S. Sailors demonstrate Visit, Board, Search and Seizure detainment techniques with embarked Lebanese Sailors aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. New York is deployed participating in Exercise Eager Lion 12. Eager Lion 12 is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships through a joint, whole-of-government, multinational approach to meet current and future complex national security challenges, including 19 countries from five different continents and more than 11,000 participants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released).

Verso il blu

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's view from the airplane as it flies over the Red Sea from Amman, Jordan, to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on May 24, 2013. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]

Red Sea

RED SEA (Sept. 3, 2013) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Brendan Tuller, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Lashell Richmond both assigned to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 push ordnance across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kelly M. Agee/ Released)

This blue spotted ray is feeding on something in the sand, presumably some kind of crustaceon. The wrasse is hanging about for scraps.

Taken whilst scuba diving in the Red Sea.

RED SEA (May 12, 2012) - U.S. and Lebanese Sailors practice Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercises aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. The exercise is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships through a joint, multinational approach to meet current and future complex national security challenges, including 19 countries from five different continents and more than 11,000 participants. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released)

A member of a group of visiting French commandoes prepares to fire an optical sight-equipped 5.56mm M-16A1 rifle off the stern of the fleet oiler USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO-188) during a weapons familiarization exercise being conducted by members of Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) Team 8. SEAL Team 8 is providing boarding teams to assist the ships of the Maritime Interception Force in their enforcement of U.N. sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm.

Hurghada, red sea

RED SEA (Sept. 3, 2013) Airman Carlton O’Neal, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, rests for a moment next to a F/A-18F Super Hornet on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Phil Ladouceur/Released)

RedSea Mall - Jeddah

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i was bored .. so i uploaded it

The catapult on the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) hurls an EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft from Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) from the flight deck as an F/A-18C Hornet strike-fighter aircraft, right, is readied for takeoff during Operation Desert Shield.

RED SEA (May 12, 2012) - U.S. and Lebanese Sailors practice Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercises aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. The exercise is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships through a joint, multinational approach to meet current and future complex national security challenges, including 19 countries from five different continents and more than 11,000 participants. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released)

RED SEA (May 12, 2012) - Lebanese Sailors unload training weapons in preparation for Visit, Board, Search and Seizure cross-training exercises with U.S. Sailors aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. The exercise is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships through a joint, multinational approach to meet current and future complex national security challenges, including 19 countries from five different continents and more than 11,000 participants. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released)

These images have been approved by LCDR Karin Burzynski, Nimitz Strike Group

PAO, for release.

Very Respectfully,

MC3 (SW) McDonald

Media Department

USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

FPO, AP 96620

J-Dial 6330

RED SEA (Sept. 9, 2013) - Sailors clean the deck in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AKE 7), left, rendezvous with the guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG) 86, center, for a replenishment-at-sea. The guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG) 59 pulls away in the distance. Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Eric M. Butler/Released)

These images have been approved by LCDR Karin Burzynski, Nimitz Strike Group

PAO, for release.

Very Respectfully,

MC3 (SW) McDonald

Media Department

USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

FPO, AP 96620

J-Dial 6330

330-CFD-DN-ST-91-05553: An Attack Squadron 72 (VA-720 A-7E Corsair aircraft sits on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) during Operation Desert Storm. The aircraft is carrying five Mark 20 Rockeye II anti-tank cluster bombs on its wing pylons and an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on each fuselage pylon, 2/1/1991PH3 Paul A. Hawthorne. (OPA-NARA II-9/21/2015).

RED SEA (Sept. 6, 2013) Lt. Rory Upright and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Shelby Obrien both assigned to the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 give each other a fist bump on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kelly M. Agee/ Released)