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Egypt · Red · Red Sea ·Nov 17, 2021

Too Bad Your Swimsuit Is Terrible To The Environment. Yikes

Yes, you read that correctly. Your swimwear is not sustainable. It is made from polyester (a petroleum product) and Lycra (also a petroleum product). With world seaborne plastic tonnage reaching at least 8.3 megatons this year – an amount that...

Egypt · Red · Red Sea ·Nov 08, 2021

Plastic Is Killing Our Marine Mammals

Marine debris is a serious threat to whales and other marine mammals. Ingestion of plastic can clog their digestive tract, leading to malnutrition and starvation, while entanglement in nets or lines can lead to drowning. How does plastic affect marine...

Egypt · Red · Red Sea ·Nov 04, 2021

What If All Plankton Disappeared?

TINY CREATURES, BIG IMPACT.⁣⁣What are Plankton and what would happen if they disappear?⁣⁣Plankton are microscopic organisms, smaller than the size of a human hair, that provide food to all marine species. It is what creates balance of the ecosystem. Plankton...

Egypt · Red · Red Sea ·Nov 04, 2021

The Truth About Plastic Pollution In The Red Sea

HERE'S THE SAD TRUTH ABOUT PLASTIC POLLUTION IN THE RED SEA! ⁣We sometimes tend to forget how drastic the effect of plastic has on the Sea, but here's what you need to know:⁣⁣1. In a few decades, almost 100% of seabirds...

Egypt · Red · Red Sea ·Nov 04, 2021

Rotting Red Sea Oil Tanker Could Leave 8 Million People Without Water

AN OIL SPILL IN THE RED SEA WILL LEAVE 8 MILLION PEOPLE WITHOUT WATER!The impact of an oil spill in the Red Sea from a tanker that is rotting in the water could be far wider than anticipated, with 8...