Get involved - Hurghada's coral reef conservation scheme

Reef Conservation International (ReefCI) and Emperor Hurghada have joined forces to help monitor and survey the reefs with the help of local volunteers and visiting divers in order to add to an international database and also to help existing local organisations in protecting and surveying the coral reef ecosystem.

From 1 day right up to 6 days or more, it's possible to complete a number of educational programs including looking at coral bleaching and disease, human impacts on the reef and the identification of key species, which offer an indication of the overall health of the reef ecosystem. Already, a number of 1-day educational programs have been completed at Emperor Divers and some guests have so far completed the full 6-day. One of these guests, Rosemary Winnett, has already booked to come back only 8 months after completing her first course to conduct another 6 days of reef monitoring. Many thanks go to her for her willingness and efforts in helping to monitor and protect Hurghada's marine ecosystem.

For more information, please contact Emperor Divers' in-house marine biologist, Paul Vinten at reefci@emperordivers.com or visit emperordivers.com/hurghada_reefci.php.