among it. However, the corals recently became damaged due to increased tourist activity and the expansion of the diving industry on the island. The coral is located approximately 25 metres below the surface. Fish that can be found within the nearby waters and corals are: Rays Moray eels Octopus Crocodilefish Cuttlefish Tourism The island is near coral reefs, which are a popular diving attraction for tourists. The diving industry on the island has increased as well as the tourism industry on the island in general resulting in construction of hotels and diving shelves. The beaches are often quiet and are relatively unspoilt by development. However, most tourists go to this island as a "stop-off" before going to Rocky Island in the south. References External links St. John's Island peridot information and history at Mindat.org Bird Life Information Islands of Egypt Islands of the Red Sea Red Sea Governorate