Tag Archives: fish

A Surprise Catch

Posted on January 2, 2011 by

This is something you thought you might not ever see – a veiled Saudi woman clad in her black abaya fishing with her children. I snapped this photo in the late afternoon in a busy area of Jeddah’s Corniche, the … Continue reading →

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Parrot Fish

Posted on August 3, 2009 by

Parrot fish are abundant in the Red Sea. They get their name from their mouths and teeth, which resemble a parrot’s beak. Parrot fish are mostly found in tropical areas around the world and like to live in shallow coral … Continue reading →

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Spear Fishing in Arabia

Posted on September 8, 2008 by

My brother-in-law enjoyed spear fishing recently in the Red Sea.  We ate fresh fish for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  He gutted his catch, seasoned them and wrapped each fish individually in foil which he cooked to perfection on the grill … Continue reading →

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Fresh Catch at Fish Market

Posted on April 27, 2008 by

Assortment of fresh seafood from the Red Sea at Jeddah’s big fish market. (Click on photo to enlarge image)

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Red Sea Catch of the Day

Posted on March 12, 2008 by

Catch of the Day, fresh from the Red Sea – at the Jeddah Fish Market (Click on photo to enlarge image)

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