The Zaranik Protectorate nature preserve in Egypt’s North Sinai region

iss073e0857395 (Sept. 21, 2025) --- The Zaranik Protectorate nature preserve in Egypt's North Sinai region sits on the eastern edge of Lake Bardiwil and is a haven for migratory birds, nesting turtles, and supports a variety of species including bottlenose dolphins. The International Space Station was orbiting 258 miles above the Mediterranean Sea at the time of this photograph.