Reply #82: I had an encounter with a Moray Eel while snorkleing in the

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Red Sea (Massawa). It was the first time ever around a coral reef. The reef had a lot of old damage from WWII, but was recovering well. I didn't see it until I was right on top of it. It scared the crap out of me. I backed off and nothing happened.

their bite is nasty, but not like the sting of a sting ray. We never went in the water after dark because of the rays. The beach there was long and gentle so you could walk a great distance. The Rays loved it.

On the more rocky sections there were a lot of brittle stars. They were incredible creatures.