Saloum Protectorate

The Salloum Reserve is a unique area located in Matrouh Governorate on the western Sudanese border in Egypt. It was established as a protected area around 2010 for the purpose of preserving the natural resources in the area and protecting endangered species of sea turtles, sponges, coral reefs, and others. The area also includes other endangered species of reptiles, mammals, etc., and is supposed to be one of the main areas containing a variety of fish. In addition, there are some geographical features that include the intertidal zone, sand dunes, salt depressions, and cliffs.