Oblu Select Sangeli, a resort located on the north-western tip of North Malé Atoll in the Maldives, has signed an MoU with the Maldives Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on joint management and monitoring of the Rasfari Reef Restoration Programme.
Oblu Select Sangeli, one of four resorts branded under Colours of Oblu, which is managed by Atmosphere Core, boasts its own marine biology team that is committed to reef protection. The resort is located close to the Rasfari Marine Protected Area, which is a swift 20-minute speedboat journey away.
Despite the widespread coral bleaching events that have impacted much of the Maldives, reefs surrounding Oblu Select Sangeli have shown remarkable resilience, a testament to the ongoing efforts of the resort’s marine conservation team. The resort’s coral restoration project has successfully transplanted over 10,000 coral fragments using nursery and frame techniques.
As part of the MoU, the resort’s marine team will actively support reef health monitoring, implement conservation protocols, and engage in knowledge-sharing and capacity-building sessions with EPA experts.
Regular visits to Rasfari Marine Protected Area by the Oblu Select Sangeli team will also positively impact conservation efforts within the resort’s own coral garden.
