Trapped Whale Shark Saved! Red Sea, Egypt

Whale sharks are the largest fish in the sea and a unique sight that is imprinted onto the memories of all that have seen it. This majestic filter feeder has become threatened throughout our oceans due to overfishing.

On Monday night, the 27th of June, we received a call

The Nets Must Come Down

Since the Egyptian popular uprising that commenced on the 25th of January a great deal has been achieved – more than anyone ever expected or thought possible: the Egyptian people have risen and removed the figureheads of corruption, tyranny and oppression; toppling a 30 year-old regime that many believed had become invincible.

Crown of Thorns Survey and Assessment, Red Sea, Egypt

In their ongoing efforts to monitor and stay abreast of the Crown of Thorns (COTs) situation at Carless Reef, HEPCA scientists and divers carried out a fourth survey and re-assessment trip to the reef on Monday, the 2nd of May.

A whole coastline in cleanup mood, Red Sea, Egypt

Earth Day 2011

1 day – 21 organizers – 450 volunteers – 470 sacks full of collected garbage

Crown of Thorns Survey and Cleanup, Red Sea, Egypt

On Thursday, the 17th of March, HEPCA organized a Crown of Thorns survey and cleanup at Carless Reef.

HEPCA scientists and divers along with volunteer divers from Hurghada carried out a survey and

Criminal Insanity by South Sinai Authorities

Contrary to what everybody has been led to believe by South Sinai authorities, the random and indiscriminate killing of sharks continues in the wake of 5 attacks on swimmers off Sharm El Sheikh. The very people entrusted with the