Starting Monday April 13, Six Senses Laamu will be launching a home-based Junior Marine Biology Program, a fun 10 week course for budding conservationists staying at home.
Sad to not be greeting their usual students on the beautiful shores of Six
Senses Laamu, the resorts team of marine biologists will host short videos and
demonstrate activities that anyone can try at home.
The course is open to everyone and there will be content available and suitable
for all ages. The team is expecting some very special events over the next few
weeks on the island, including turtle hatching in May, which they will do their
best to stream.
Each week, the team will take turns to introduce manta rays, corals, turtle and
reef fish. Families can explore seagrass and mangroves and learn how they are
vital habitats for supporting a diversity of marine life. Broader topics cover
science research, sustainability and how to stay involved over the longer term.
Although the structure, by necessity, is slightly different to what children
might enjoy on vacation in the Maldives, the objective is the same. It aims to
help foster an understanding of marine biology and see first-hand the
importance of marine conservation. It may also come as a relief to parents who
may be running out of ideas (or enthusiasm) for home schooling.
The resources will remain online via www.sixsenses.com/en/at-home-with-six-senses
so that families can start the program when they like, with the first module
available from Monday, April 13. Students will be encouraged to share their
"homework" by email to marine-laamu@sixsenses.com.
The Junior Marine Biology program, which launched a year ago at the resort, was
initially inspired by a young guest at Six Senses Laamu. Unable to join his
parents on dive trips, he ventured out with one of the marine biologists on a
shallow-water snorkel. His curiosity inspired the team to create the program
for all like-minded marine enthusiasts. Sessions are led by one of 10 biologists,
each of whom specializes in different aspects of marine science and science
communication as part of their work with the Maldives Underwater Initiative
(MUI). Over the past year, they have run hundreds of hours of private sessions
and certified dozens of junior marine biologists.
MUI is an initiative by Six Senses Laamu in partnership with three NGOs: Blue
Marine Foundation, the Manta Trust and the Olive Ridley Project. The mission is
to lead the tourism industry in the Maldives by undertaking meaningful marine
conservation focused around the three pillars of research, education and
community. One of the teams many pioneering projects include an underwater
contactless ultrasound scanner for Laamus resident population of pregnant
manta rays in order to study gestation and embryonic development and guide
conservation strategies. MUI was also recently honored with the Best for
Wildlife and Nature Conservation Award for its #ProtectMaldivesSeagrass
campaign at the World Travel Markets Responsible Tourism Awards.
Guests are informed to follow #AtHomeWithSixSenses on social media channels @SixSensesLaamu,
@SixSensesHotelsResortsSpas
and @SixSensesSpas. Tune in on Monday, April 13 (around 3:00 pm UK time / 9:00 pm Bangkok time)
@SixSensesLaamu and find the first weeks module at www.sixsenses.com/en/at-home-with-six-senses.
Six Senses Laamu is located in the unblemished Laamu Atoll, just a short inter-island flight and boat hop away (35-minute flight followed by a 15-minute speedboat ride from Velana Internation Airport). The idyllic destination presents on-land and over-water villas with a sense of privacy and seclusion, in addition to amazing views of the ocean and Maldivian nature. The amazing villas, dolphins playing in the warm sapphire seas and restaurants serving mouthwatering East-West cuisine create an exceptional, natural nirvana.
On top of offering a wide range of dining options and cuisine from around
the world, The resort also includes an ice cream parlor, an over-water wine cellar and its signature Chill Bar. Many activities and excursions are available on land, in water and
underwater, in addition to the Six Senses Spa.
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