Tourism deal puts one of Egypt’s last wild shores at risk

In Egypt’s Wadi al-Gemal, plans for a resort threaten the endangered green turtles and resilient coral reefs of Ras Hankorab, prompting a petition to “Save Hankorab.” Despite a halt in construction and ongoing legal disputes over the contract’s validity, the future of this protected area remains uncertain amid Egypt’s push for tourism development.

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