Marine Conservation

Okinawan coral reefs are colorful, rich marine habitats, but rising sea temperatures have resulted in coral bleaching. Join a hands-on coral seed making experience with the Okinawa Diving Service Lagoon to help assist restoration of the reef for generations to come.

Maldives is home to over a thousand coral reefs which are home to marine ecosystems. Due to rising sea temperatures, coral bleaching is taking place. Join a coral frame-building experience led by Reefscapers to boost reef habitats to generate new corals.

Nestled on Mai Khao Beach next to Sirinat National Park where leatherback turtles come to nest and lay eggs, the Mao Khao Turtle Shelter provides a safe place for injured and disabled turtles, eggs, and newborns to recover, hatch and gain strength before returning to the ocean. The program gives guests a front row seat to experience turtle conservation and learn about marine turtles’ lifecycles, diets, and threats.

The Maldives is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world – the impact of climate change including rising sea temperatures, sea levels and beach erosion can be felt every day. Join our resort’s marine biologist for an immersive educational and hands-on program on the importance of conserving biodiversity and mitigating the effects of climate change.

Marine fishery resources, especially the Blue swimming crab, have been depleted due to overfishing and other pressures, affecting food security and the livelihood of the local fishing community in Samui. Explore the Crab Bank project to learn more about the life cycle of the Blue swimming crab and support crab rehabilitation and sustainable consumption.

Up to 650,000 marine animals are killed by discarded fishing nets, known as ghost nets, every year. Join our marine biologists to observe the marine life that surrounds the resort, gain a better understanding of how human behavior impacts life underwater, and locate ghost nets for future removal.

Sri Lanka is home to seven species of indigenous Sea Turtles but unfortunately, excessive commercial fishing and human activities have caused the turtle population to dwindle significantly. Join our turtle conservation efforts and assist with the care of sick and injured turtles.

The people of Langkawi have long used sea cucumbers for medicinal purposes, but over-farming is causing an adverse effect on the local marine ecology, including the rise of coral bleaching. Join our marine biologist in a hands-on experience that will support the sustainability of these unique creatures while directly increasing local sea cucumber populations in the Andaman Sea.

The coral reefs of Sabah are home to some of the largest, most varied communities of marine life on earth. Hundreds of living species have been lost due to climate and environmental changes. Join this hands-on experience and help plant coral and baby clam beds while at the same time understanding how we can help to preserve and conserve marine life.

Home to over 470 different species of fish, the Gold Coast Seaway boasts a rich and diverse marine environment. Due to increasing boat traffic in the area, plastic pollution has increased. Join our local marine expert for a snorkeling clean-up of the Gold Coast Seaway’s waters to boost this unique habitat, allowing marine life the chance to flourish.