| 28-05-25
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Ayla Oasis Development Company, and in partnership with the Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan, organized its annual cleanup initiative on Wednesday, 21 October, as part of the “Clean Up the World 2026” campaign. The initiative brought together approximately 65 participants from public institutions, specialist organizations, dive centers and support teams to help protect the Gulf of Aqaba’s marine environment and biodiversity.
The campaign brought together The Royal Jordanian Navy, the Civil Defense, the Marine Science Station, Ayla Oasis Company’s Technical Operations Team, and several diving centers and marine activity operators in Aqaba, including Hammer Head Diving Center, Coral Garden Diving Center, Camel Diving Center, Fun N Sun, Paradise Boats, the Ayla Yacht crew, and the Blue Flag Team.
Clean-up activities took place across five sites within Ayla Marina, where participants worked together to collect waste and remove debris from the seabed. The initiative aimed to reduce marine pollution, preserve the marine ecosystem, and protect marine life and its habitats.
Eng. Sahl Dudin, Managing Director of Ayla Oasis Development Company, said: “The sea is central to Ayla’s identity, and caring for it is a shared responsibility. Our annual seabed cleanup puts our commitment to sustainability into practice, bringing together the expertise and dedication of our partners, divers and support teams. We are proud of this collective effort to protect the Gulf of Aqaba’s biodiversity and preserve its natural heritage for future generations.”
Eng. Khaled Al-Kurdi, Chairman of the Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan, said: “Seabed cleanups serve two essential purposes: removing waste that threatens marine life and raising awareness of the need to prevent it from reaching the sea. Our continued partnership with Ayla, supported by the commitment of participating institutions, dive centers and volunteers, helps advance these efforts and encourages greater responsibility for the Gulf of Aqaba’s marine environment.”
The campaign forms part of Ayla’s ongoing commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship, recognizing the importance of healthy marine ecosystems to Aqaba’s natural heritage, community and tourism sector. It also provided an opportunity to highlight the impact of marine litter and encourage everyday practices that protect the sea and its habitats.
Through this annual initiative, Ayla continues to bring public institutions, marine specialists and the diving community together, translating shared environmental responsibility into practical action to preserve the Gulf of Aqaba for generations to come.
