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HEPCA: violator of the month |
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On the 16th of May, 2007, the bay at Marsa Abu Dabab was closed to all water-based activities. This was agreed and carried out by all operators of the area to protect the endangered Dugong.
Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association (HEPCA) took this decision due to concern over the harassment of these creatures, and the threat this posed to their continued presence.
This agreement was to include diving, snorkeling, boating and any other activities that could interfere with the natural behaviour of the resident dugong (sea cow) population.
What is a Dugong?
The dugong has a mythical history; once considered mermaids, these curious mammals are herbivores whose survival depends on their eating just two types of seagrass found on the seafloor of the Red Sea. This delicate habitat is at risk from dredging and filling for building developments, and also herbicidal run-off from landscaping projects. Dugongs are also particularly vulnerable to passing boats and fishing nets, as are the many turtles that frequent here.
Enemy and violator of the month: M/Y CASSIOPEIA
The violator of the month‚ is an initiative taken by HEPCA on regular basis along other legal violation procedures.
Even upon repeatedly requesting the boat to respect the closure scheme of the Abo Dabab bay, M/Y Cassiopeia has been over and over sighted operating in the bay.
Large numbers of divers are diving off the boat straight into the sea grass area with no consideration to the already extremely weakened Dugong inhabiting this area.
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| Red Sea Beaches |
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For the growing number of those who choose to spend their Red Sea holidays in small downtown hotels or in rented flats or houses which most likely don't have direct access to a beach, there are a number of nice public beaches open all year round. Each week we will present u one of the most popular ones.
Old Vic Village
In a residential compound of white sea front villas, this large sandy beach is located along a bay facing the south and protected from wind and waves, great for kids. The beach aslo has a beach-volley court, aqua center, restaurant, bar, showers, bathrooms.
The entrance fee of 25 LE per person includes the use of umbrellas and sunbeds. South Corniche, Village Road, less than 1 km. from the Marriott Hotel.
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| Missing Girl: Melanie Hari |
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Sharm Woman's Club received this mail, and Sinainet are helping to spread the word, so with more people aware maybe as a community we can help towards a happy reunion.
Dear Sir, Dear Madam,
I hope you will permit me to send you the missing post of my daughter Melanie.
Almost hundred days have passed since I last saw her. She left home without saying goodbye. Although the Swiss Police and friends have spent many hours seeking clues to her disappearance, there has been no concrete information about her whereabouts. However, with the utmost probability, she is in Egypt / South Sinai. Please help me find my daughter Melanie, by posting the missing poster, everywhere you can. Thank you very much for your help in advance. Melanie is age 15 D.O.B 1st October 1991 she has been missing since 29th June 2007. She is 1.62m weights approx 54kg, has blonde hair and blue eyes.
Yours sincerely
Röbi Hari
If you have any information please contact Sharm Woman's Club.
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| Mini Pumpkins |
Greet your Halloween night callers with a row of mini pumpkins perched along your windowsill.
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Mini pumpkins |
What you will need:
1. Cardboard egg carton
2. Orange paint
3. Glue
4. Paperclip
5. Green pipe cleaners or tissue paper
6. Black marker
How to make it:
1. Cut two cups from a cardboard egg carton. Run a bead of glue along the top edge of one cup. Invert the second cup and position it atop the first, making sure the cut edges align.
2. Once the glue dries, coat the little shell with orange acrylic paint. When the paint is dry, use the end of a paper clip to poke a hole in the top of the pumpkin.
3. Make a stem and curly vines out of green pipe cleaners or twisted crepe paper, and push the ends through the hole. Use a black marker to draw on a jack-o'-lantern face. |
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