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Abu Galum is
a Managed Resource Protected Area that covers
an area of about 400km², situated on the east coast
of South Sinai, right between Dahab and Nuweiba.
It protects various coastal and mountain ecosystems that
are unique to the Gulf of Aqaba. The coral
reef is mostly undisturbed with a high diversity
of reef fish, whose richness of its flora
and fauna is overwelming.
The reef at Abu Galum
supports an active Beduine
artisanal fishery. As in other protected areas you can see
them standing in the water (unfortunately also on reef)
and fishing. They supply as well the local restaurants with
the fish they get throughout the day. However, the fishery
is being regulated (EEAA) just some years ago to reduce
the damage done to the delicate coral
reef.
Probably, Abu Galum is one of the most beautiful protectorates
in Egypt. Its hight mountains, its wadis,
fresh water springs, its picturousque sand
dunes, coral
reef and gravel alluvial fans,
this area hosts about 165 plant species. About 45 of these
species can only be seen in Abu Galum and are unique to
this area. |
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