Sunday, June 23, 2024 From June 1st to June 8th, 2024, Canareef Resort Maldives hosted a week-long celebration of environmental and sustainable activities to mark World Reef Day, World Environment Day, World Ocean Day, and Global Wellness Day. Named Environment Week, this series of events showcased the resort’s dedication to sustainable practices and ocean conservation. Through engaging and impactful activities, Canareef involved both guests and staff in initiatives aimed at preserving the Maldives’ pristine environment, reinforcing the resort’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
Kicking off Environment Week on June 1st, Canareef Resort celebrated World Reef Day with a coral transplanting event at Bar-Kuda Beach. This initiative aimed to preserve and restore the precious coral reefs, which are vital ecosystems threatened by climate change and human activities. The featured coral, Acropora Latistella (branching coral), was transplanted into the lagoon between Canareef Island and a nearby uninhabited island at a depth of approximately 3.
5 meters. This location was chosen for its controlled environment and favorable water flow, providing ideal conditions for coral growth and easy access for caregivers. On June 5th, in celebration of World Environment Day, Canareef’s team and guests joined forces to plant trees around the resort, reinforcing their commitment to a sustainable future.
Each sapling planted symbolized their dedication to protecting the planet. Guests.
