CORAL PROJECT
Learn more about our conservation project
OUR PROJECT
The Coral Regeneration Project is the flagship project of Best Dives Maldives Marine and Environmental activities. The aim is to regenerate the reef following both natural and man-made damage. The project vision is to assist the recovery of an ecosystem that has been damaged by different stressors.
Here at Centara Ras Fushi, Best Dives Maldives team started planting corals in 2012. Trained by a marine biologist, our team on the island has tried different methods to regrow the broken corals. The coral project site, also known as the coral garden, has now various species of coral growing into mature colonies.
OUR PROJECT
Learn more about the marine ecosystem when you visit the dive centre and the Marine Discovery Centre at Crossroads Maldives. Best Dives Crossroads and the Marine Discovery team have been working on a coral regeneration project through replanting and propagation of coral fragments. The aim is to enhance the marine ecosystem and biodiversity on the island.
Here at Centara Ras Fushi, Best Dives Maldives team started planting corals in 2012. Trained by a marine biologist, our team on the island has tried different methods to regrow the broken corals. The coral project site, also known as the coral garden, has now various species of coral growing into mature colonies.
MARINE TALK
Check with the dive centre and join the interactive marine talk. Learn more about the marine life in the Maldives and become more aware of what you can do to help protect and conserve our fragile environment. The talk covers different and interesting topics every time. Here, you will learn more about your favourite marine animals, such as sharks, dolphins, turtles, manta rays, and many more. The more you get to know about marine life, the more meaningful your encounter with them will be.
MARINE TALK
Check with the dive centre and join the interactive marine talk. Learn more about the marine life in the Maldives and become more aware of what you can do to help protect and conserve our fragile environment. The talk covers different and interesting topics every time. Here, you will learn more about your favourite marine animals, such as sharks, dolphins, turtles, manta rays, and many more. The more you get to know about marine life, the more meaningful your encounter with them will be.
GET INVOLVED
Once a month, we conduct a coral planting event on the island. Guests are encouraged to participate in planting the broken coral into different ready-made frames. These frames will be taken into the lagoon and will be monitored regularly by our team. Depending on the sea conditions, these newly planted corals may take many years to see significant growth.
Go on a guided snorkelling tour to visit the coral garden. See how the replanted corals a few years back have grown into beautiful small colonies. It is a truly rewarding experience to see how a small initiative can help regenerate the marine ecosystem for future generations to enjoy.
GET INVOLVED
Once a month, we conduct a coral planting event on the island. Guests are encouraged to participate in planting the broken coral into different ready-made frames. These frames will be taken into the lagoon and will be monitored regularly by our team. Depending on the sea conditions, these newly planted corals may take many years to see significant growth.
Go on a guided snorkelling tour to visit the coral garden. See how the replanted corals a few years back have grown into beautiful small colonies. It is a truly rewarding experience to see how a small initiative can help regenerate the marine ecosystem for future generations to enjoy.