Before
Study the sea
Comprehensive marine and environmental studies preceded any dredging — currents, seabed, habitats, coral.
Underwater render — Red Sea coral reef
A destination shaped by the Red Sea carries an obligation to it. ALMA’s first works were not works of construction — they were works of study.
Before canal dredging began, comprehensive marine and environmental studies mapped the waters of North Obhur: currents, seabed, habitats, and the coral communities living along the shoreline.
Where the masterplan touched living coral, the coral moved first — relocated and replanted under specialist and official supervision. Monitoring continues as the destination takes shape.
During
Move the coral with care
Coral colonies in the works’ path were relocated and replanted under specialist and official supervision.
After
Keep watching
Water quality and habitat health are monitored as the destination grows — stewardship does not end at handover.
Restraint is a design decision. The most valuable thing at ALMA is the water itself.