This map presents a draft version of potential mesophotic reef habitat based on analysis of bathymetry, water temperature, seafloor topography and proximity to surface coral reefs. The following parameters have been used.
Depth- SRTM bathymetric model 30-150 m.
Temperature- NOAA WOD minimum annual a...
The Atlantis II Deep is in the central Red Sea. The deep attains a depth of over 2100 meters and is situated in the Red Sea rift, where the Arabian Peninsula and Africa are being split apart. Surveys in the 1960's confirmed the presence of hot, 60 °C, saline brines and associated metalliferous muds....
