As a result of this project and its many findings and recommendations, the Sultanate has a secure basis from which to proceed with the safeguarding of its valuable coastal resources for future generations to come. All construction projects launched in the country are required to have a 'No Enviromnental Objection' certificate from the Ministry. By this method, the Ministry controls plans for new industrial enterprises and other structural projects. Before issuing such certificates, the Ministry takes into account possible environmental effects and the necessity for using all possible means to minimise pollution caused by the emission of waste products. The Ministry also operates programmes to raise the level of public awareness about environmental issues and involve the population in protecting the environment and conserving resources.
Oman has a wide variety of wild life, some of which are now very rare.
Strict laws now exist for their protection, and the hunting or shooting of wild life is banned. These laws and regulations are strictly enforced. Animals existing in the wild include leopards, hyenas, oryx, gazelle, tahr, desert foxes, antelope and wild cats. In the sea, there are more than thirteen types of dolphin and whale, while four hundred species of birds have been recorded. Laws have been introduced for the protection of National Parks and Protected Natural Sites.