Crystal clear waters, turquoise lagoons and an abundance of marine life… the Maldives are world renowned for their waters. A selection of the resorts we offer to our guests have house reef conservation projects in place in order to preserve their natural underwater environment and to continue to keep the Maldives in the top 10 dive sites in the World.
Angsana Ihuru is located on Ihuru Island in the North Male Atoll, the Island is surrounded by an expansive house reef with a dedicated house reef conservation project in place. Angsana Ihuru offers a range of diving locations around the Island from Lankan Manta Point to the deeper waters of Hulhangu Kandu where small schools of white tip or black tip sharks congregate. An experienced dive school is on hand for any further training you may require.
Angsana Ihuru has concentrated it’s house reef conservation on creating an ecosystem and marine conservation program protecting their reef and the surrounding area’s in order to help maintain and develop the sustainability of the underwater life in the Maldives.
Resident Marine biologists oversee the program which includes 3 primary functions;
- A house reef cleaning team.
- The barnacle project- a steel structure which is covered in live coral helping to ensure sustainability of coral due to the rising sea temperature.
- The research of green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles-where the marine biologists’ close off sections of the beach to allowing nesting. They then raise the hatchling’s in pens within the lagoon before tagging and releasing them to monitor their movements and natural life cycles.
The team at Angsana Ihuru are committed to house reef conservation in the Maldives.
Experience the house reef conservation at Angsana Ihuru: From £3,250 per person, two people can enjoy a 10 night stay in a beachfront villa on a full board basis. Price based on May 2015 departure. Includes free night offer.
Soneva Fushi by Six Senses set in BAA Atoll is a world renowned resort known for it’s high quality accommodation, dining and service. Their approach of going above and beyond has continued with their approach to house reef conservation in the Maldives. Whilst there are many activities to keep you entertained on land- the real adventure begins exploring their lagoons and house reefs. Experienced dive masters are on hand to help everyone from the beginner to the advanced diver.
Soneva Fushi choose to help promote the sustainability of their house reef by educating their guests. During the day guests are invited to take part in a guided snorkelling trip with the resident marine biologist where a range of marine life will be pointed out to them, during June to November Manta rays are migrating through this area and can often been seen.
Evening guided night tours are available where you can watch the reef come to life whilst the rest of us sleep! Sleeping parrotfish, eels and octopus can all be expected to be seen- A really unique experience only offered by a handful of resorts.
Soneva Fushi by Six Senses are combining luxury, elegance and beauty with their commitment to house reef conservation in the Maldives.
Experience the house reef conservation at Soneva Fushi; From £4,999, two people can enjoy a 10 night escape staying in a Crusoe Villa on a half board basis.Price based on May 2015 departure. Includes free night offer.
Cocoa Island by COMO is a small, pristine and exclusive Island with just 33 water villa’s giving direct access to the abundant house reef. Situated in the South Male Atoll, Cocoa Island by COMO provides great diving with the chance of diving with Manta Rays during the months of May to December. Cocoa Island has taken a proactive approach to house reef conservation in the Maldives.
The house reef marine conservation team at Cocoa Island by COMO have teamed up with “Reefseekers” an eco friendly company who help to re generate reefs by creating metal frames that support the coral’s growth. The frame is built on a nearby local Island helping to support the community. Guests are able to sponsor a frame where they can then check its growth progress on-line. On return to Cocoa Island by COMO a private snorkelling tour will show you your coral!
Experience the house reef conservation at Cocoa Island by COMO: From £4,300 per person, two people can enjoy a 10 night stay in a unique Dhoni suite on a half board basis. Price based on June 2015 departure. Free night offer included.
For any further information or advice on planning your trip to the Maldives and for advice on house reefs and house reef conservation in the Maldives, please contact one of our travel specialists on 01752 880 880 or email us at [email protected]
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