Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has introduced a reef friendly sunscreen which will protect marine organisms from harmful
effects when compared with other products.
The divers and snorkelers were advised to use the products
as it is free of harmful chemicals, Oxybenzone and Octinoxate. Peter Pringle,
the resorts resident marine biologist stated, "Many regular sunscreens
contain these two chemicals, which have been shown in laboratory studies
to be highly toxic to corals and other animals, particularly the young
stages that need to replenish marine populations."
These chemicals contain high potential of toxicity to reefs,
therefore, sunscreens consisting of Oxybenzone & Octinoxate have been
banned in several states, including Hawaii and Palau. Between 6,000 and 14,000 tons
of sunscreen washes off and spreads out in the sea each year causing irreplaceable
damage to the corals of healthy reefs that results in global warming and raise
in temperature of the ocean.
General Manager of Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives said, "This
is another step ahead for Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives, pursuing our
commitment towards environmental Management System and efforts towards
Sustainable Tourism. More to be announced gradually, as soon as we lay
down practices and projects in pipeline enhancing green and eco driven
initiatives for everyones benefit."
Located on North Malé Atoll and a mere 20 minutes by
speedboat from Velana International Airport, Grand Park Kodhipparu
Maldives is a luxurious one-island-one resort destination in the Maldives
featuring a collection of 120 idyllic beach-front pool villas,
breathtaking overwater villas and spacious two-bedroom villas.
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