Sheraton Maldives in Costal Conservation

Saturday 7th of March 2020

Sheraton Maldives in Costal Conservation

Marriott’s Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has collaborated with environmental consultancy, Reefscapers, to develop a tailored marine biology program that offers guest orientated activities to save the surrounding coral reefs.

As part of this initiative, coral frames are placed around the resort’s house reef, as a result of El Nino which took place in 2016 and saw unusually warm waters cause widespread coral bleaching.

Weekly interactive frame building activities led by experts will offer hands on experience in how to ensure marine wildlife can continue to thrive, whilst reducing your own coral reef footprint.

The structures are built locally in Baa Atoll Fulhadhoo, providing an alternative business to the 250 inhabitants whose sole previous source of employment was fishing. The hotel will also appoint a marine biologist to be stationed at the resort and conduct marine life educational workshops and guided snorkelling tours.