Off-shore prospects in tourism [Archives:2002/26/Business & Economy]

BY YEMEN TIMES STAFF
The location of Yemen between two seas gives it great importance. A good number of deep seaports, beaches for tourists and islands scattered throughout the territorial waters give Yemen a valuable coast. The many coral reefs which become thicker as one moves southward are a special addition to the coasts diversity. The second phase of a survey has been implemented by the Yemen Islands Promotion and Development Authority with a view to achieve the following:
1)map out a general strategy for all Yemeni islands.
2)discuss ecological and tourist aspects of the islands.
3) study the climate and mineral deposits in order to achieve a sustainable development.
Indications have shown that the sea surrounding Yemens islands contain huge economic wealth.
Field surveys have been conducted by 25 experts from Yemen and other countries. Divers photographed the sea life, coral reefs and fishing prospects around the studied islands.
The General Tourism Authority along with the Survey Authority have taken part in the field work to determine suitable tourist locations throughout the Yemeni islands.
The surveys were conducted by experts from Sanaa University and Oceanography Center. More than 25 islands have selected by experts.

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