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International non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of marine and terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

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Two years in a row! We are incredibly honored to receive the PADI Pillars of Change Award for Outstanding Contribution to Ocean Conservation once again. This time as a direct tribute to the work of our PADI Eco Center in the Red Sea. This isn't just an award; it is a testament to the dedication of our team and the community that drives our mission forward.

This recognition is especially meaningful as it coincides with PADI’s 60th Anniversary. Receiving this honor while the global diving community is gathered together perfectly highlights the strength of our collective purpose. We want to extend our sincere gratitude to our colleagues at fellow PADI Dive Centers and the members who have supported us. Your camaraderie proves that we are truly stronger as one global family.

We owe a profound debt of gratitude to PADI and the PADI AWARE Foundation for their unwavering mentorship and belief in our vision. Most importantly, we thank our community of citizen scientists, students, and the team for fueling this journey. Together, we are setting a new standard for sustainable marine tourism. Not just as a goal, but as a blueprint to secure the long-term resilience and vitality of the Red Sea.

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At the 44th International Sea Turtle Society (ISTS) Symposium in Hawaiʻi, it was an honor to have the RED SEA PROJECT™ work shown alongside hundreds of global initiatives. During the African Regional Meeting, we presented how local collaborations provide the "Ground Truth" for conservation issues unique to the Egyptian Red Sea.

Our scientific contributions were led by a presentation during the Population Biology Session: Projected Primary Sex Ratios, the Loss of Demographic Refuges, and Feminization in the Red Sea During the Past 124 Years.

Our research posters further highlighted the impact of citizen science, strong collaboration, and community empowerment. Research Poster 074 focused on injury and mortality patterns in the Egyptian Red Sea, while Poster 156 extended this approach to the Gulf of Aqaba, Jordan; meanwhile, Poster 093 investigated how "hitchhiker load" (epibionts) reduces host grazing efficiency.

A huge thank you to our partners and collaborators for their hard work on all fronts, and to the ISTS for hosting such a dynamic event. by @redsea.project

We are incredibly proud to announce that our facility in Marsa Alam, RED SEA PROJECT™ Ecotourism has officially been awarded the prestigious PADI Eco Center status!

This recognition is reserved for PADI Centers and Resorts that demonstrate a relentless dedication to marine conservation and industry sustainability. As a PADI Eco Center, we are:
✅ Protecting Biodiversity: Actively supporting Adopt the Blue to address global ocean challenges.
✅Driving Action: Leading citizen science, policy advocacy, and community education.
✅Setting the Standard: Maintaining the highest levels of environmental best practices through code of conduct and best practices for marine tourism.

When you join us, your adventure directly supports the preservation of our natural resources and the well-being of our local communities. A huge thank you to our team for proving that safety, professionalism, and sustainability go hand in hand.

📅 Learn more about our programs:
link in bio by @redsea.project

The flood is a gift. As it runs through the wadis, it feeds the seeds, the grazing lands, and the wells our communities depend on.

When we protect this land, the desert blooms, the Red Sea coast turns green, and the people who call it home thrive alongside it. by @redsea.project

One small part of the Egyptian Red Sea coast we are fortunate to observe every day, right outside our Marine Conservation and Education Center at @wadisabarah Wadi Sabarah Lodge & Botanical Gardens.

Visit us: Link in bio by @redsea.project

The Red Sea is home to hundreds of coral reef fish species. We spend a lot of time surveying them, but we also stop to admire their beauty.

Our new RED SEA PROJECT™ postcard features an original illustration of Red Sea fish by Katerina Olshevska, created exclusively for RED SEA PROJECT™.

Printed on premium-quality paper, it’s made to send to someone you love, share with a friend, or simply keep at home. A perfect little addition to your home or office..

And there's more behind it: 100% of the proceeds go directly to marine conservation.

Available now at our Marine Conservation & Education Center in the Red Sea.

Coming soon online.

Visit us: Link in bio ➡️ Marine Conservation & Education Center

@olshevska_portfolio by @redsea.project

Celebrate the 9th Annual PADI AWARE Foundation Week with us in Marsa Alam! Join the RED SEA PROJECT™ team at our Marine Conservation and Education Center and transform your travel into tangible protection for the Red Sea.
Here’s what your week looks like in the field:
📊 Direct Scientific Contribution: Work as an active citizen scientist, collecting critical data on seagrass health, coral bleaching, and endangered species.
🐋 Non-Invasive Megafauna Monitoring: Safely track and photograph resident dugongs and sea turtles following our strict "zero-touch, zero-chase" protocol.
🤿 Daily In-Water Fieldwork: Spend sunlit mornings snorkeling or diving in Marsa Alam’s shallow bays to conduct hands-on surveys.
🧠 Biologist-Led Workshops: Learn directly from resident marine biologists and master species ID and data-logging techniques.
🤝 Become an Ocean Torchbearer: Connect with fellow eco-conscious travelers, gain deep conservation insights, and earn a Certificate of Participation!
📍 Location: Marsa Alam, Egypt
🗓️ Event: 9th Annual PADI AWARE Foundation Week
🎟️ Spots are limited!
👉 Ready to make a real difference? Tap the link in to reserve your spot!
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#PADIAWAREWeek #RedSeaProject #MarsaAlam #MarineConservation #CitizenScience #VisitEgypt #EcoTravel #SaveTheOcean #DugongProtection #OceanTorchbearer by @redsea.project

Our Promise to You, Our Team, and the Red Sea

At the RED SEA PROJECT™, safety, respect, and inclusion aren’t just policies—they are the foundation of everything we do.

Whether you’re exploring with us as a visitor, working alongside us as a team member, or swimming alongside the incredible marine life we protect, we are dedicated to fostering a welcoming and secure environment for everyone, everywhere across our operations.

Here is what our standards ensure every single day:

🛡️ Safety & Well-being First: Protecting our visitors of all ages, team members, volunteers, and contractors.
🤝 Respect & Inclusion: Celebrating diversity and maintaining a space completely free from discrimination.
🪸 Marine Conservation: Conducting every activity with deep respect for the delicate Red Sea ecosystems we call home.
⚓ Ethical Conduct: Upholding integrity and professionalism in every interaction.

Together, we can explore responsibly and protect what matters.

🔗 Read our full policies here:
Link in bio ➡️ Policies by @redsea.project

Exciting News for Marine Conservation in the Red Sea

Join us in welcoming three incredible PADI Course Directors: Waleed Abd el Moubdy, Ashraf R. Muminah, and Ehab M. Al-Jawi. They have officially joined us for the PADI Marine Turtle Conservation Specialty Instructor Trainer rating.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to them for their invaluable support in translating and revising the Instructor Manual and educational materials into Arabic. Thanks to their hard work, we can better serve the wider diving community across the Red Sea. The Arabic material set will be available to the public very soon.

We also want to celebrate and welcome another brilliant 34 PADI Instructors from all over Saudi Arabia who are stepping up for this initiative and are now fully certified to teach the RED SEA TURTLES PROJECT™ PADI Distinctive Specialty Course. We are looking forward to this fruitful collaboration, and their enthusiasm is highly rewarding to us.

A special thank you goes to Captain Waleed Abd el Moubdy and his teams at Dive Pro Jeddah and Shark Family for setting up the training and for their contribution to bringing us all together.
Calling All PADI Instructors

Are you ready to take your teaching beyond the water and become part of real-world conservation?

You can now apply for the official PADI Marine Turtle Conservation Specialty Instructor rating and inspire your students to protect one of the ocean’s most iconic species.

To support the community, RED SEA PROJECT™ is providing this training and all materials completely FREE of charge for renewed PADI Instructors with active teaching status.
How to Get Started:

1- Submit the online application form to RED SEA PROJECT™. link in bio ➡️ Education ➡️ RED SEA TURTLES PROJECT

2-Wait for approval of your application. Once approved, send your signed authorization letter, together with your Specialty Instructor Application, to your local PADI Training Department.

3- Enjoy teaching!

Please note: Your application is subject to final review and approval by your regional PADI Office.
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The start of the school holidays is definitely our favorite time of the year, mainly because we get the kids to spend a full day with us at work rather than just a short visit! This season, we’ve leveled up our Junior Research Team scheme with some amazing new topics. As part of our Eco-School program, we hosted six local kids for an action-packed day of hands-on training at our Marine Conservation Center, where they jumped straight into learning firsthand about the marine ecosystems of the Red Sea and the serious threats our oceans face, like coral bleaching and marine debris.

One of the absolute coolest parts of the day was using the Turtle Trunk, an innovative tool developed by the Inwater Research Group. The kids stepped into the shoes of real marine biologists, assessing simulated sea turtle injuries and making tough, critical decisions on whether to rehabilitate or release them.

The excitement kept rolling as they collected water samples, discovered hidden microorganisms under the microscope, and played educational games that made big science incredibly fun. A massive thank you to the KarmSolar team for showing the kids around their solar power plant at Wadi Sabarah Lodge! It was awesome to connect ocean conservation with clean energy, especially since we are so proud to use this fantastic, sustainable project ourselves.

We wrapped up the day snorkeling on our house reef, and the kids completely blew us away with their swimming confidence and brilliant fish ID skills! We couldn't be prouder of what they achieved—the future of Red Sea conservation looks incredibly bright knowing these passionate little ones are growing up with the love and determination to protect it! by @redsea.project

Our outdoor seating area just got a major glow-up! Huge thanks to Tadamon - The Egyptian Refugee Multicultural Council for crafting these vibrant, exclusive cushions just for us.

Every stitch tells a story of resilience and creativity. They were handmade with love by the women and children within our community, making our new look feel even more special.

We have a limited selection of these exclusive cushions, plus tote bags and dozens of other handmade treasures from Tadamon available at our center.

100% of the proceeds go directly back to support Tadamon’s incredible work.

Stop by the center to grab a beautiful handmade piece and support a great cause—but hurry, stock is limited! by @redsea.project

Farewell to the Mountain’s Guardian

In Memory of Sheikh Ahmed Mansour Al-Jebali
Today, we bid farewell to a man who was more than a master herbalist; he was the voice of the earth and the sentinel of our highland heritage.

From Wadi Talah, Sheikh Ahmed transformed the mountain's flora into a "golden legacy". Not for personal gain, but to uplift the families and the future of the Jebali tribe.

Devoting his life to the 592 plant species of our land, 33 of which are found nowhere else on Earth. He taught us that within these sacred stones lies both healing and wisdom.

The peaks mourn today as nature loses its most faithful protector. He leaves behind an enduring legacy: a well for the thirsty, trees that bear fruit, and knowledge that continues to serve humanity.

Our deepest condolences to his family, the Jebali tribe, and the people of Saint Catherine. May you find peace and patience in this time of loss.

وداعًا لحارس الجبل.. وداعًا للشيخ أحمد منصور الجبالي
رحل اليوم رجلٌ لم يكن مجرد خبير أعشاب، بل كان لسان حال الأرض، وحارس تراث الجبال المرتفعة. من قلب "وادي طلاح"، حوّل الشيخ أحمد منصور العشب الأخضر إلى "ذهبٍ يلمع"، ليس ثراءً لنفسه، بل رفعاً لاقتصاد أسرٍ، وفتحاً لأبواب الخير لأبناء قبيلة الجبالي.

بين 592 فصيلة نباتية، منها 33 نوعاً لا ينبت إلا في أرضنا، قضى حياته يحفظ الأمانة ويُعلّم الأجيال أن في صخور الجبل وحصى الوادي المقدس "شفاءً وعِلمًا".

بكت الجبال صخورها، وفقدت الطبيعة اليوم أصدق حراسها. ترك خلفه بئراً يُسقى، وشجراً يُثمر، وعلماً ينتفع به.
يقول الله تعالى في سوره الرعد:
{أَنزَلَ مِنَ السَّمَاءِ مَاءً فَسَالَتْ أَوْدِيَةٌ بِقَدَرِهَا... فَأَمَّا الزَّبَدُ فَيَذْهَبُ جُفَاءً ۖ وَأَمَّا مَا يَنفَعُ النَّاسَ فَيَمْكُثُ فِي الْأَرْضِ}

اللهم ارحم الحاج أحمد منصور، واجعل الفردوس الأعلى مستقراً له بقدر ما نفع الناس وصان الأرض.

إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
خالص التعازي لأسرته الكريمة، ولقبيلة الجبالي، ولأهل سانت كاترين جميعاً. صبّركم الله وربط على قلوبكم. by @redsea.project