MARINE PARK & PROTECTED AREAS

All the islands within Egyptian Red Sea terriorial waters are
declared Protected Areas. It is forbidden to anchor, fish, cause
pollution, leave litter or disturb the marine life within 1 Nautical Mile of these islands.

The Egyptian Navy patrols have the authority to intervene in any of the following circumstances where activities could be harmful to the environment and nature of a protected area.
hunting and killing or disturbing wildlife (including fishing and spear-fishing);
disturbing or transporting of any wildlife;
damaging or removing any living organisms or natural features and resources such as shells, corals, rocks or soil for any purpose;
polluting the soil, water or air;
damaging or removing plants;
spoiling or destroying the geological features.