Travel & Visas: National Park Protection
Most of the Red Sea Riviera is a National Park and is protected by laws both under on land and underwater. Breaking these laws leave you liable for heavy fines:
Underwater: Do not touch any type of marine life, including coral. Coral especially can be killed by simply touching it as this destroys its protective layer. It is strictly forbidden to walk on the reef. Spear fishing is forbidden. Do not remove anything from the beach or sea unless it is rubbish. Even what looks like dead coral is a natural part of the ecosystem.
On land: Hunting is not allowed. Do not touch or pick the desert plants. The mangroves are especially protected as these are the most northerly mangrove areas to be found in the world. Visitors to the national parks of Ras Mohammed, Nabq or Abu Gallum must pay $5 entrance fee which goes towards the Marine Conservation Fund. This is payable on site.