Km are located in the southern part of the Red Sea. With great biological diversity in the area such islands represent an ecological and natural wealth in the Arabian region. Endangered species like the Dugong, the Green Turtle and the Hawksbill Turtle are associated to the biologically rich water around the islands. Many birds breed on the islands like Sooty Falcon, Osprey, and different species of Terns.
Local people live on the islands are mainly live on traditional fishing, grazing and farming.
The authorities in Saudi Arabia represented by National Commission for Wildlife Conservation and Development has declared the site as protected area for years. However, recently they are working hard to be declared as World Heritage Natural Site to become the second in Arabia after the Arabian Oryx Reserve in the Sultanate of Oman.