From daily operations to reef: Making marine conservation part of guest experience at OBLU SELECT Sangeli
At OBLU SELECT Sangeli, marine conservation connects two areas of resort life that are often discussed separately: the work taking place on the reef and the decisions made across daily operations. For Marine Biologist Giorgia Maggioni, that work involves coral nurseries, reef monitoring, data collection, partnerships and guest education through the Muraka Marine Conservation Centre. […]
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon marks 6 years of reef conservation partnership with Reefscapers
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa marks the sixth anniversary of its partnership with Reefscapers on February 19, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to protecting and restoring the Maldives’ fragile reef ecosystems. Since launching the partnership in 2020, the resort and Reefscapers have worked together to restore coral habitats, support marine biodiversity, and engage guests […]
Sheraton Maldives rescues 5 tons of endangered corals
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, in partnership with Reefscapers, a leading marine conservation organisation, has successfully rescued five tons of endangered corals to a thriving new habitat at the resort. This ambitious effort, which began on February 19, 2025, carefully transported 800 coral colonies from Ras Malé—also known as the Maldives Eco City—to […]
Soneva Fushi hosts global experts for coral reef restoration dialogue
Recognising the urgent plight of coral reefs in the Maldives and around the world, the Soneva Foundation Coral Restoration programme convened a landmark dialogue from January 9 to 12, 2025, at Soneva Fushi in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The event brought together leading coral scientists, marine conservationists and innovative finance experts to chart […]
Siyam World Maldives protects marine life with coral restoration projects
Siyam World Maldives is committed to promoting sustainability and preserving the beauty of our oceans, protecting marine life, and reducing the environmental impact in line with Sun Siyam Resorts group-wide sustainability program Sun Siyam Cares. Siyam World continues to drive sustainability initiatives forward, with the most significant project being a coral restoration effort in the […]
Maldives’ coral reef splendour: Ranked 7th in the world for underwater adventure
In exciting news for underwater enthusiasts, a recent study conducted by the team at Slingo has revealed that the Maldives holds the prestigious position of the seventh country in the world with the most coral reefs. This research, which focused on identifying the best countries for adventure holidays based on natural adventure spots, shed light […]
Environment: A Plague of Starfish
In mid-2015, a plague of coral-devouring starfish known as crown-of-thorns posed an existential threat to coral reefs, the bedrock of the Maldives’ thousand isles.
Coral propagation workshop begins at Jumeirah Vittaveli, organised by Best Dives Maldives
A four-day workshop on coral propagation began at Jumeirah Vittaveli on 30 October. The event was organised by Best Dives Maldives.
