Amilla Maldives, a sanctuary tucked away within the stunning Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, announced a new and exciting cooperation with the Atoll Marine Centre (AMC), a local NGO committed to marine conservation, in honor of World Turtle Day on 23rd May 2024. Through this partnership, visitors may take an active role in preserving these amazing animals and their essential habitats.
The Atoll Marine Centre (AMC), which was established in 2012 at Lhaviyani Atoll, has grown to be a key player in the Maldives’ efforts to save sea turtles. Their goal goes well beyond rehabilitating hatchlings that were formerly held as foolish pets. Adult turtles who become hooked in fishing gear or become stranded on beaches are actively rescued and rehabilitated by AMC. Their commitment encompasses the rehabilitation of coral reefs, promoting consciousness in the nearby community, and imparting knowledge to the next generation via captivating educational initiatives. AMC’s first foray outside of their home atoll is this relationship with Amilla Maldives, indicating the increasing significance of cooperative conservation efforts throughout the islands.
Amilla Maldives is more than just an opulent resort, it’s an EarthCheck silver-certified establishment and a proud member of The Conscious Travel Foundation. The resort actively involves its guests in environmental projects and places a high priority on sustainable practices. Amilla organized a range of unique events to honor World Turtle Day, enabling visitors to become knowledgeable about and involved in the preservation of sea turtles:
- Turtle Discovery Excursion: Take a guided snorkeling expedition to see the wonder of turtles in their natural habitat.
- Turtle Tales: Informative presentations by marine biologists that clarify the challenges that sea turtles confront and their way of life.
- Adopt-a-Turtle Program: This program allows visitors to figuratively adopt a turtle patient who is recuperating at the center, therefore directly supporting AMC’s important conservation efforts.
Aside from World Turtle Day, Amilla Maldives is committed to environmental responsibility on a far larger scale. The resort has put in place a number of continuing programs that show its dedication to a sustainable future:
- The resort’s need for diesel fuel has significantly decreased thanks to a major investment in solar panel installation, minimizing its carbon impact.
- Amilla Maldives offers refillable, environmentally friendly toiletries packed in PCR materials to visitors through partnerships with socially concerned firms.
- All visitors now get reusable Rolla Bottles from the resort in favor of single-use plastic water bottles. By collaborating with Rolla Bottle, you can be confident that a percentage of the sales will go toward financing initiatives to clean up plastic waste in the ocean.
- Amilla Maldives is an active member of the “Maldives Resilient Reefs” program of the Blue Marine Foundation. Local fishermen who adopt sustainable fishing methods that save delicate coral reef ecosystems are financially rewarded by this initiative.
Enjoy opulent comfort and support essential marine conservation initiatives by selecting Amilla Maldives. The resort provides a special chance to have both an amazing holiday and an opportunity to improve the environment. Allow Amilla Maldives to demonstrate the harmonious coexistence of luxury and sustainability.
