MARINE PARK & PROTECTED AREAS All the islands within Egyptian Red Sea terriorial waters are declared Protected Areas. It is forbidden to anchor, fish, cause pollution, leave litter or disturb the marine life within 1 nautical mile of each of these islands. Furthermore, a permit and the payment of park fees is required before entering the area around Jiftun al Kabir (27°14´·50N, 33°54´·00E).