Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Plastic-Bag-in-Water---Red-Sea-Coastal-Development-in-Egypt---2006-27MZIFPAGWR.htmlConceptually similarPlastic Bag in Water - Red Sea Coastal Development in Egypt - 2006GP0GVRCompleted★★★★★★★Turtles in Elphinstone Reef - Red Sea Coastal Development in Egypt - 2006GP0QD2Completed★★★★Turtles in Elphinstone Reef - Red Sea Coastal Development in Egypt - 2006GP0SC8Completed★★★★★★Turtles in Elphinstone Reef - Red Sea Coastal Development in Egypt - 2006GP0GVQCompleted★★★★★★Marsa Kulee Ann Bay - Red Sea Coastal Development in Egypt - 2006GP0KYTCompleted★★★★Construstion in Marsa Ommo El Alps - Red Sea Coastal Development in Egypt - 2006GP0A54Completed★★★★Marsa Kulee Ann Bay - Red Sea Coastal Development in Egypt - 2006GP01B3VCompleted★★★★Construstion in Marsa Ommo El Alps - Red Sea Coastal Development in Egypt - 2006GP01GK5Completed★★★★Marsa Kulee Ann Bay - Red Sea Coastal Development in Egypt - 2006GP0MX3Completed★★★★★★View AllGP0QD1Plastic Bag in Water - Red Sea Coastal Development in Egypt - 2006A plastic bag floating in the waters of Elphinston Reef, near Marsa Alam, is easily mistaken for a jellyfish. Garbage such as this snares and chokes marine animals which misjudge its shimmering appeal. Elphinston Reef is a spectacular reef and one of the most beautiful sites in the region. Crystal clear waters and unique coral reefs have made the Red Sea one of the world's prime diving destinations. Yet these reefs are threatened by problems such as overfishing, pollution and uncontrolled coastal development.Locations:Egypt-Elphinstone Reef-Marsa Alam-Northern Africa-Red SeaDate:24 Apr, 2006Credit:© Greenpeace / Marco CareMaximum size:2000px X 3008pxKeywords:Day-KWCI (GPI)-Marine pollution-Oceans (campaign title)-Outdoors-Plastics-Underwater shotsShoot:Defending Our Oceans Tour in the Red SeaCrystal clear waters and unique coral reefs have made the Red Sea one of the world's prime diving destinations. Yet these reefs are threatened by problems such as overfishing, pollution and uncontrolled coastal development. Egypt's Red Sea coast has become a sprawling mass of concrete hotels and apartment blocks. In a matter of twenty years, the area has undergone large-scale development driven by the tourist dollar.Related Collections:Plastics Pollution in Oceans and Seas
