Six Senses Laamu отмечает годовщину создания Sea Hub экологического обучения в Лааму

Шесть чувств Лааму commemorates the one-year anniversary of its Sea Hub of Environmental Learning in Laamu (SHELL), highlighting the resort’s steadfast dedication to marine conservation and environmental education.

В марте 2023 года компания Six Senses Laamu представила SHELL на своем закатном пляже, что стало важной вехой на пути к повышению экологической осведомленности и образования. Иммерсивное выставочное пространство площадью 2336 квадратных футов (217 квадратных метров) приглашает гостей курорта, хозяев и жителей Мальдив исследовать и узнать о красочной и яркой местной морской жизни. Продолжая инвестировать в сохранение морской среды, SHELL располагает действующей морской лабораторией, управляемой Мальдивской подводной инициативой (MUI), совместным проектом, в котором участвуют морские биологи из Six Senses Laamu, работающие рука об руку с тремя партнерскими неправительственными организациями: Manta Trust, Blue Marine Foundation, и проект Олив Ридли. В настоящее время в исследовательскую группу входят более десяти морских биологов.

Совместные исследовательские усилия дают замечательные результаты

The SHELL has expanded MUI’s research capabilities, with notable projects including coral larval restoration and sea turtle DNA analysis. Ten thousand baby corals from over five different species are currently grown at the SHELL. Over 12 million coral larvae have already been released onto the resort’s house reef. The turtle genetics project involves taking genetic samples from deceased hatchlings and continues to contribute to a better understanding of the Maldivian sea turtle population.

In addition to these projects, the MUI team has conducted numerous research initiatives, such as the identification and registration of over 1,000 turtles and more than 140 manta rays in Laamu Atoll. These research projects contribute to a wider understanding of Laamu’s marine life and environment, resulting in the publication of a peer-reviewed scientific paper on marine megafauna and blue carbon analysis of seagrass and mangrove habitats.

Вовлечение сообщества и признание

За прошедший год SHELL принял 24 выдающихся гостя, в том числе известного натуралиста и ведущего BBC Стива Бэкшолла. Взаимодействие с профессорами университетов, исследователями и даже астронавтами во время Недели Кармана привело к ценному партнерству и исследовательскому сотрудничеству.

Помимо исследований, SHELL служит пространством для исследований и образования. Шесть чувств Лааму has welcomed over 300 community members to the SHELL over the past year. A key initiative, the “Hello Hallu” program, was designed to inspire and motivate students to actively participate in preserving their local ecosystems. The program achieved widespread impact by reaching every school across Laamu Atoll, engaging 237 students in total. Together, with the MUI team, students explored the habitats of Laamu, including mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs, as well as sustainable fishing practices and megafauna.

The SHELL was honoured with the Aspire Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award in 2023, recognising the groundbreaking sustainability efforts by Six Senses Laamu and showcasing the resort’s commitment to marine conservation.

“The SHELL is an incredible achievement from our efforts in research, education and community engagement,” says Lawrence Menz, Six Senses Laamu’s Director of Sustainability and Conservation. “It began as a dream over 5 years ago and marks several milestones in Laamu Atoll’s marine conservation. Since its opening, we were able to welcome over 6,000 guests and members of the local community in the SHELL. The greatest reward for us is hearing local students expressing their newfound inspiration for their island home, stating that visiting the SHELL has encouraged them to share the importance of conservation with their parents, family, and friends.”

Six Senses Laamu’s General Manager, Marteyne van Well, commented, “The SHELL serves as a testament to our unwavering dedication to environmental stewardship, providing a dynamic platform to inspire, educate, and contribute to the ongoing conservation efforts in the Maldives.”

Van Well has also recently been recognised in Forbes magazine as one of ‘4 Women Creating Ways To Protect The Ocean,’.

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