(TAN): Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is assisting in relocating coral colonies in the Gulhi Falhu lagoon and in regenerating the house reef that had been damaged by a combination of natural events in the region.
The programme is being undertaken by Reefscapers after being appointed by the Maldivian Government’s Environmental Protection Agency as custodians of the coral colonies in the Gulhi Falhu lagoon, which were destined to be either relocated or destroyed during the lagoon reclamation project.
Interactive frame building activities led by experts, offer guests hands-on experience on the continuity of marine wildlife, whilst reducing one’s own coral reef footprint. The structures are built locally in Baa Atoll Fulhadhoo, providing an alternative business source to its 250 inhabitants whose primary source of income is fishing.
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This initiative is an important aspect of the property’s commitment to protecting and preserving the environment through day-to-day operation, encompassing Marriott’s wider “Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction” campaign.
As part of this sustainable focus, the resort has also eliminated all single use plastic straws and bottles, replacing these with environmentally sustainable paper straws and reusable glass bottles.
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is situated on the private island of Furanafushi in the Republic of Maldives, a 15-minute speedboat ride away from Malé International Airport. The five-star resort offers 176 guest rooms designed to blend into the surrounding turquoise waters, pristine beaches and lush greenery. In addition to 7 unique restaurants and bars, the Shine Spa for Sheraton located on its very own island and 3 outdoor tropical freshwater pools, the resort caters for all guests and is the perfect destination for honeymooners, families with young children or teens and solo travellers alike.
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The Reefscapers
Founded by Marine Environment Consultant, Sebastien Stradal, Reefscapers Coral Propagation projects rank as some of the most successful in the world.
To date, the team has transplanted more than six thousand coral frames using over 40 species of corals. The ecological benefits derived from the implementation of these new reefs are patent, contributing to the overall diversity of wildlife and increasing the productivity of a reef flat.
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