This coral reef in Egypt is threatened by a new oil slick, according to local reports. Travel & Nature coral reef Egypt Marine Reserve oil slick oil spill Ras Mohammad National Park Red Sea SinaiEcologists have discovered a new 300 meter oil slick in the Red Sea just outside of El-Tor, according to WReporter. MORE >>

His work led to the discovery of a large underground water source in Egypt’s East Uweinat region near the borders with Libya, Chad and Sudan. Travel & Nature Egypt nature Sudan waterCan mega well bring peace to Sudan? At least 300,000 people died and almost three million were displaced by the Darfur conflict in Sudan. MORE >>

Egypt topped the world Environmental Performance Index for the Middle East and North Africa region, followed closely by Israel. This year , Egypt topped the list for the MENA region , followed closely by Israel and the United Arab Emirates. Egypt [EPI score 55.18]. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait scored very low on the trends list. MORE >>

Israel works to create a buffer zone around Egypt and Gaza fearing rare strain of foot and mouth disease will spread. Following official reports of the FMD SAT2 outbreaks in Egypt, Israel quickly implemented targeted vaccination along its southern borders to create a buffer zone of protection for animal herds most at risk. MORE >>

Egypt’s first wildlife sanctuary in the Red Sea will ensure that Hurghada’s Indo-pacific dolphins can rest and socialize in peace! Egypt’s Red Sea Governor Mahmoud Assem has established a safe-zone designed to protect the vulnerable Indo-pacific dolphin ( Tursiops aduncus ). Do not throw any objects in the water. MORE >>