The Blue hole is located in the northern part of Dahab, Egypt. It is a unique, amazing site for diving and snorkeling, one of only three blue holes in all the world. The depth of this blue hole is between 100 to 110 meters deep and it is close to the shore and the visibility is around 30 meters. The Blue hole was formed by an earthquake thousands of years ago and was discovered just a couple of hundred years ago but now this site is under serious threat. Below are the immediate dangers that are threatening Blue hole:
1.People destroying the corals by walking on the reef or divers touching the coral.
2.Plastic bags and other rubbish are thrown in the sea and stuck on the coral.
3. The Blue hole is badly managed and this needs to change.
4. Police men are typically just sitting in the area, doing nothing to improve the situation.
5. Huge groups from Sharm el Sheikh are coming every day without snorkeling guide which means risking their safety as well as damaging the Blue hole.
6. People are feeding the fish, resulting in the gradual death of the coral as it is the natural food for the fish.
7. The extreme crowds in Blue hole are destroying the whole area.
8. As there are no entrance tickets to the Blue hole it causes a lot of people to come who really dont care about the site.
Time is running out and we need to act fast now before it is too late. There are experts who would be more than willing to come with practical suggestions on how to save the Blue hole if they had the opportunity to do so.
I ask everyone who wants to see an end to the death of the corals in the Blue hole and the environment around the site to sign this petition. When a large enough amount of people have signed, I will send it to the Ministry of Tourism in Egypt.
Haythem Tealab
We are approaching one hundred signatures which provides the necessary leverage to approach the local tourism authority. Send this link to your professional contacts now so we have a larger count to present during our upcoming briefing.
92 Comments
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Ahmed
9 years ago
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I have seen the dead corals last year that was after the easter I hope they do something this year. No much is left please save this site.
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Ian Curme
9 years ago
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I have visited the blue hole on several occasions and this natural, beautiful feature needs to be preserved and managed. People should be allowed to visit and view but the environment needs to be controlled to prevent damage and enable sustainability.
M
Mostafa Salaheldin
9 years ago
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I hope there is a system to organize the people there, also everyone who wants to dive in the blue hole should get instructed by the officials how to protect themselves and protect our natural treasures. Ignorence can be solved with a structed system.
S
Simone Herrmannsen
9 years ago
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The blatant lack of consideration for this amazing site is horrible. We need to do an adequate scientific evaluation of the marine life, monitor changes and act accordingly. Whilst still meeting tourism needs, entrance to this site must be restricted to snorkelers, not just divers.
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Rod Abbotson
9 years ago
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This is a VERY unique site and needs to be preserved, I visit there a few times a year each year and I have seen the problems escalate. Action is need to preserve this amazing dive site for all future divers.
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Annemarie
9 years ago
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safe the BLUE HOLE...and the whole coastline of the Sinai!! teach the Guides.and the tourist to respect the corals and the area......I try so many time to talk with them.....but nobody listen....so I am very happy with this petition.
K
Kristen Mann
9 years ago
If we want valuable natural and touristic resources preserved for future generations (and tourism!), we need to protect them NOW
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Ahmed Mohamed
9 years ago
Save this beautiful and rare phenomenon and magical place, the Blue Hole while you still can.
The Blue hole is located in the northern part of Dahab, Egypt. It is a unique, amazing site for diving and snorkeling, one of only three blue holes in all the world. The depth of this blue hole is between 100 to 110 meters deep and it is close to the shore and the visibility is around 30 meters. The Blue hole was formed by an earthquake thousands of years ago and was discovered just a couple of hundred years ago but now this site is under serious threat. Below are the immediate dangers that are threatening Blue hole:
1.People destroying the corals by walking on the reef or divers touching the coral.
2.Plastic bags and other rubbish are thrown in the sea and stuck on the coral.
3. The Blue hole is badly managed and this needs to change.
4. Police men are typically just sitting in the area, doing nothing to improve the situation.
5. Huge groups from Sharm el Sheikh are coming every day without snorkeling guide which means risking their safety as well as damaging the Blue hole.
6. People are feeding the fish, resulting in the gradual death of the coral as it is the natural food for the fish.
7. The extreme crowds in Blue hole are destroying the whole area.
8. As there are no entrance tickets to the Blue hole it causes a lot of people to come who really dont care about the site.
Time is running out and we need to act fast now before it is too late. There are experts who would be more than willing to come with practical suggestions on how to save the Blue hole if they had the opportunity to do so.
I ask everyone who wants to see an end to the death of the corals in the Blue hole and the environment around the site to sign this petition. When a large enough amount of people have signed, I will send it to the Ministry of Tourism in Egypt.
Haythem Tealab
We are approaching one hundred signatures which provides the necessary leverage to approach the local tourism authority. Send this link to your professional contacts now so we have a larger count to present during our upcoming briefing.
92 Comments
A
Ahmed
9 years ago
Featured
I have seen the dead corals last year that was after the easter I hope they do something this year. No much is left please save this site.
I
Ian Curme
9 years ago
Featured
I have visited the blue hole on several occasions and this natural, beautiful feature needs to be preserved and managed. People should be allowed to visit and view but the environment needs to be controlled to prevent damage and enable sustainability.
M
Mostafa Salaheldin
9 years ago
Featured
I hope there is a system to organize the people there, also everyone who wants to dive in the blue hole should get instructed by the officials how to protect themselves and protect our natural treasures. Ignorence can be solved with a structed system.
S
Simone Herrmannsen
9 years ago
Featured
The blatant lack of consideration for this amazing site is horrible. We need to do an adequate scientific evaluation of the marine life, monitor changes and act accordingly. Whilst still meeting tourism needs, entrance to this site must be restricted to snorkelers, not just divers.
R
Rod Abbotson
9 years ago
Featured
This is a VERY unique site and needs to be preserved, I visit there a few times a year each year and I have seen the problems escalate. Action is need to preserve this amazing dive site for all future divers.
A
Annemarie
9 years ago
Featured
safe the BLUE HOLE...and the whole coastline of the Sinai!! teach the Guides.and the tourist to respect the corals and the area......I try so many time to talk with them.....but nobody listen....so I am very happy with this petition.
K
Kristen Mann
9 years ago
If we want valuable natural and touristic resources preserved for future generations (and tourism!), we need to protect them NOW
A
Ahmed Mohamed
9 years ago
Save this beautiful and rare phenomenon and magical place, the Blue Hole while you still can.
I have seen the dead corals last year that was after the easter I hope they do something this year. No much is left please save this site.