Egyptian Red Sea Climate & Environment

From snow to sandstorms, the varied terrain around the Red Sea can take you from sea level through deserts to high mountains. In some countries, the temperatures can change drastically from season to season or even overnight.

Every country has its own delicate eco-system. So be responsible while you are appreciating the beauty. If you are in the desert, the rule is Pack it in, Pack it out. If you are in a protected park, stick to the trail. Wandering away can cause unforeseen damage to the delicate plant and animal life. Be conscious of things like water consumption, proper waste disposal, and turning off air-conditioning units when away from your room. Water is a precious commodity in the desert regions.

In the Red Sea, do not feed the fish, do not collect or remove any material either living or dead, and do not touch the coral reef with any part of your body including your fins! Thanks to a growing number of dedicated environmental agencies, there is a greater knowledge of Reef Protection awareness. For example, boats can no longer anchor to the coral.

Found at the northeast corner of the African continent, Egypt measures over a million square kilometers. However, since more than 95% of Egypt's land area is barren desert, 90% of the population lives in just 3% of the total land area - the lush Nile Valley and Delta.

Egypt is bordered by Libya in the west, Sudan in the south and Israel in the east. The Red Sea runs along its eastern coast and supports sharks, stingrays, turtles, dolphins, colourful corals, sponges, starfish and various mollusks. The Mediterranean Sea stretches along Egypt's north coast boasting endless white-sand beaches, many still untouched and secluded. North of Cairo the Nile splits into a series of tributaries that flow into the Mediterranean.

As far as animals, many of the animals that once flourished under the ancient Egyptian are extinct. The most visible forms of wildlife are domesticated donkeys & camels, rodents & bats, and the occasional desert fox. Egypt is also home to many species of birds. However, most are on their way from Europe to southern Africa where they migrate every year. Up to 34 varieties of snakes live in Egypt, including the infamous cobra. Scorpions are widespread throughout the country, but being nocturnal they are rarely seen.