Coral reefs and underwater habitats are crucial for nature, people, and climate stability, both in the Red Sea and globally.
The Great Fringing Reef in the Red Sea is home to thousands of species, including turtles, manta rays, sea slugs, and pufferfish. The Red Sea hosts over 1,100 species of fish, with nearly 20 percent being endemic to the region.
Coral reefs also play a vital role in protecting coastal habitats such as seagrass meadows and mangroves, which absorb carbon dioxide and store it up to 50 times more efficiently than terrestrial forests.
Healthy coral reefs support commercial and subsistence fisheries, as well as tourism and recreational activities, providing jobs and businesses.
Research, Safeguard and Sustainably Develop, the Red Sea Marine resources and protection apparatus for the benefit of nature and it's coastal communities. - #OPREDSEA
In order to enact and test the conceptual development of our GoBlu3 environmental programs, a team of volunteers led by our community founder H.Hemmerechts descended to the Red Sea in 2021. First project location was the Southern coral reefs of Sudan, of Port Sudan. Where in cooperation with the Red Sea University and the Sudan Marine Park Rangers, they researched various locations. Then in 2022 the second research and development location was opened on the shores of Ain Sokhna's Suez region.
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What we are working on
Currently our team is on the ground in Ain Sokhna, working since 2022 on cleaning the area of contaminants, mapping and researching the reefs and beaches in the area. Training local teams provided by stakeholders in rubbish collection, marine pollution control, but also in dive training and reef rehabilitation.
Parallel to that we are working with our local stakeholders and partners on the legal setup, and creating sound basis to work from. We have identified and cemented a location where we can build the first M.A.E.R.C (Marine Academy & Experimental Research Center), and an area suitable for our VAULT project.
Our project developer Mr. H.Hemmerechts is also reaching out to governmental, educational and non governmental partners in the region to harness support for the various pilot projects planned in the area.
For a full overview and more information, don't hesitate to request a personal presentation or keep an eye out on our news section.
