Research

Bridging Independent Field Science with Global Action for Ecosystem Resilience.

As an international non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of marine and terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity, RED SEA PROJECT™ places rigorous science at the heart of environmental stewardship.

Distinctively, all our research programs are solely funded by ourselves, ensuring total scientific independence, free from external commercial or political influence. Our field studies are strictly non-invasive, designed to observe, map, and protect delicate species and habitats without causing disruption. By putting data into the hands of the public, we actively empower citizen science and invest directly in coastal communities, transforming scientific discovery into collective, grassroots action.

Guided by Science, Anchored in Ethics

At RED SEA PROJECT™, we uphold a set of core ethics and best practices that guide the design, implementation, and evaluation of our operation. These commitments reflect our dedication to ethical, sustainable development and our responsibility to create meaningful, positive impact while minimizing any unintentional harm.

Our Ten Ethical Commitments - RED SEA PROJECT™

Population density and abundance of Green Turtles Chelonia mydas in one of the largest feeding grounds in the Egyptian Red Sea

Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) are globally endangered and very little is known about their population in Egypt’s Red Sea...

Recent observations on green turtle Chelonia mydas movements and nesting in the Egyptian Red Sea

Conservation of sea turtles requires identifying vital habitats such as nesting beaches and feeding grounds. Through a citizen science programme that records flipper tags and takes ID photos...

Impact of marine hitchhiker load on host energy intake

Determining the energetic and fitness trade-offs associated with symbiotic relationships (mutualism, commensalism or parasitism) can reveal the implications of symbiosis for species and ecosystem health...

A citizen science approach to studying injury and mortality patterns of sea turtles in the Egyptian Red Sea

Studies of the injury and mortality patterns of sea turtles are vital to understanding what is needed for threatened and endangered species to recover. The objective of this research was to use citizen science sourced data...