![]() What’s more, with its bountiful marine life, the MPAs will guarantee private, luxury and electrifying snorkeling and diving experiences for tourists, making Laamu an even more sought after destination within the Maldives. Rich with thriving reefs, the MPAs will support Laamu’s communities by safeguarding a consistent supply of large fish and maintaining climate resilient reefs to protect their islands from erosion. Throughout this process we will continue to invest in the community and build capacity for local conservationists who can play a key role in the marine reserve management. Once identified, this information will be used to design management interventions. How are we doing this? Using scientific surveys of coral reefs, seagrass and mangrove forests, combined with interviews from local people, BLUE’s strategy is to map vulnerable habitats in Laamu and identify how these areas are being used. These MPAs will seek to combine effective management of small-scale fisheries and reef protection in a network of locally supported and effectively managed reserves. With low tourism, exceptional wildlife diversity and strong working relationships between all stakeholders, Laamu Atoll is the ideal location to develop and showcase a well-managed, protected marine reserve.īLUE, together with its national and local partners, are working towards creating effective Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Laamu Atoll. The only way in which this is possible is to protect the marine ecosystems within marine protected areas. ![]() Laamu, and the rest of the Maldives, will need to endure the inevitable changing environment while sustaining tourism as the mainstay of the economy. OUR SOLUTION LAAMU’S FIRST MARINE PROTECTED AREAS Yet, the management of Marine Protected Areas is weak and due to overexploitation – fishing, tourism, pollution, coastal development, climate change – these ecosystems are degrading and losing their capacity to support the people who depend on them. Seagrass meadows are essential feeding grounds for green sea turtles and Laamu is also home to some of the highest levels of green turtle nesting activity in the Maldives.Įnvironmental protection is fundamental to the future of the Maldives. These ecosystems not only provide coastal protection to the atoll’s low-lying islands but also absorb huge amounts of carbon and serve as a nursery habitat for many juvenile reef organisms as well as sharks and rays. They also provide the environmental setting for the country’s most lucrative industry, tourism.Īcross the Maldives, coral reefs are bordered by lush underwater seagrass meadows and dense mangrove forests. Not only are these coral reefs home to a magnificent array of marine life but they are the actual foundation of every island and they act as natural barriers and protect the low-lying islands from the eroding forces of the sea. The reefs of the Maldives contain over a quarter of the world’s known hard coral species, almost a fifth of all coral reef fish and an abundance of charismatic giants like manta rays and whale sharks, and endangered species like green and hawksbill sea turtles. They are the seventh largest reef system in the world and the largest in the Indian Ocean. Your GEM (Guest Experience Maker) arranges your 15-minute speedboat trip to the resort.The atolls of the Maldives are remarkable. Getting to Six Sense Laamuįrom Male International Airport (MLE) you’ll be escorted to the domestic terminal lounge ready for the 35-minute flight to Laamu’s Kadhdhoo Airport and a fascinating bird’s-eye view of the beautiful Maldives Archipelago. On Friday the Longitude restaurant features an Asian street market which is a must. Whether you're looking for a more relaxing poolside snack, an eco-friendly glass-bottomed table above the waves or an overwater view, Six Senses Laamu offers a range of cuisine from Japanese fusion, Vietnamese, Mediterranean, locally inspired dishes, grilled meats, fish, pasta, burgers and more! Not to mention their own chocolate studio and complimentary ice-cream parlour featuring a variety of ice creams and sorbets. ![]() The cuisine at Six Senses Laamu has something to offer for everyone, including special menus for children. All villas include: King/twin-sized bed | Air-conditioning | Bose entertainment system | sea view | Hair dryer | Non-allergenic pillows | In-Villa safe | Lighted mirror | Multi-line telephone with voicemail | Tea/coffee making facilities | 37-inch TV with satellite | Minibar Telephone and WiFi | Outdoor bathroom and rain shower. True to the Six Senses philosophy of being in harmony with the environment, all of Six Senses Laamu’s villas are crafted from local and sustainable materials. They offer privacy, coziness, and comfort. Six Senses Laamu has 97 spacious water and beachfront villas in the Maldives, carefully designed to harmonize with the outstanding natural beauty of the island.
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