Blogs & Vlogs

I have always felt privileged to be one of the enduring long standing professional divers active in Sudan's waters since 1997. The things I have seen over the decades were simply mind blowing. For the sake of recording a beauty that once was. Hereby footage of some of the highlights and reefs in the vicinity of Port Sudan, in Sudan's Red Sea A

TheOceanRoamer Live VlogDiscussing his impressions and results of the Port Sudan - Red Sea expeditions.State of the Reefs, and an important update on the COTS (Crown of Thorns Starfish) Outbreak in Port Sudan and vicinity.Update on #opredsea 

#portsudan#redsea#sudan#opredsea#RedSea#prodiverlife The Sudan State Security SagaTorrential Flooding through our Ain Sokhna project in Egypt (dramatic footage) 

s #opredsea 2 years onAsk me anything, and a small update on things.

While performing our research & monitoring work in relation to our Vault Project, in the immediate surroundings of the reefs of Port Sudan, we were horrified by the realization that we are having a COTS outbreak. COTS stands for Crown Of Thorns Starfish. The adult crown-of-thorns is a corallivorous predator that usually preys on reef

Since I moved to our new location near the fishing harbor of Port Sudan, I am finally able to get back to our 'Water Work'. Currently still working alone due to the precarious situation in Sudan these days.  At the moment Researching & Mapping the Wingate Reef group, finding fragile corals, mapping the area for heat, pollution stressors. I

"It's not my garbage, but it's my planet!..." TheOceanRoamer In June 2021, we started cleaning the Port Sudan harbor. In the meantime we have already recovered more than 7 tons of an assortment of trash. And no end in sight yet...as we are recovering a pile up of trash amassed over decades.  I will never forget the look on some people's faces,

Last week saw the first week, of the training for the Sudan Marine Park Rangers. 3 executive officers, a soldier and a SUDIA representative, are taking part in this course, which is held at the RSMA | ERC location, in the Harbour of Port Sudan. This week was more centered around swimming, snorkeling and some Freediving workshops. Very intensive for

THEOCEANROAMER was recently chosen to consult and teach the marine park rangers of the Sudan. During our meeting with the WCGA  Marine Parks Executive officers, under the leadership of Colonel Adel, we discussed various scheduling possibilities. Furthermore we also discussed training, and coaching needs, where OCEANROAMERS can be of

It is with great pleasure, that we announce a new sponsor, for our Operation Red Sea '21.S.M.A Resorts, is a leading real estate developer, under the leadership of Mr. O. el Sheikh Mustafa el Amin. It was a pleasure meeting him and his team.And we are very thankful for the continued support, SMA is showing our projects.   {loadmodule mod_dtdon

In 2006 I co-sponsored, and co organized the APF (African Parks Foundation), cataloging and research expedition; co-financed by the Cousteau Society. With an international team of scientists and volunteers from renowned international and local organizations. On the 3 week (580 KM) expedition, I acted as the dive officer, overviewing marine operatio

First update since I started phase 1 of OPERATION RED SEA '21. So much has happened over these last days, some good, some less. But all in all the forward motion is there.As I write it's Sunday evening, first day of the workweek in the arab world. I am still in Egypt currently waiting on the green light for my entry visa to Sudan. So I can finally

So excited to announce our first sponsorship for OPERATION RED SEA '21!The owners and management of the renowned Regency 4* hotel in Khartoum are offering us rooms and the usage of their business and conferencing facilities, upon availability.   The hotel is centrally located in Khartoum, and well managed. The staff and management are always v

It's with great pleasure that I announce a new cooperation agreement with Capt. Lorenzo Segalini owner of the Research and Liveaboard vessel MV Don Questo, to function exclusively as our Research and Liveaboard for the OPREDSEA21 Research Expeditions and Citizen Scientist Liveaboard excursions. The Ship, Captain and Crew of the MV Don Questo,

So the marketing, communication and fundraising infrastructure are finished, and we are now set to start the machine up! Our Blog just got a new look, and space to accommodate OPREDSEA21 Updates and News.
Here the Fundraising Campaign Video I made today, which I posted on our fundraiser with GoGetFunding.com.