Our Reefscapers teams have had a very busy year, ably assisted by our enthusiastic apprentices and interns. Initially, we worked hard to try to mitigate against the effects of the forecasted elevated ocean temperatures during the global coral bleaching event. Over recent months, we have been documenting the issues, surveying the damage, and re-transplanting new coral fragments onto dead frames, with increasing signs of recovery. The post Team Work appeared first on Marine Savers ..read more

Join us out in Landaa's Lagoon, for the re-opening of our large turtle rehabilitation enclosure, allowing our turtle patients to practise diving and build muscle mass before release back into the ocean. We have school visits, apprenticeship training, and a Science Symposium in Malé City this month, as well as a host of wonderful marine life on the reefs. The post Lagoon Lounging appeared first on Marine Savers ..read more

Our marine programme for students from around Baa Atoll was a huge success in 2023, so we repeated the popular event this year. We aim to inspire the next generation of marine biologists, teaching marine conservation and sustainability in a fun & engaging way, to emphasise the importance of coral reefs and biodiversity. The post Marine Biology Internships (local students) appeared first on Marine Savers ..read more

Join our Reefscapers teams below the waves, busily surveying the reefs after the devastating global coral bleaching event. Catch up with the latest news of our rescue turtles, nursed back to health by our resident veterinarians, and released to commemorate World Oceans Day! And read fascinating insights into the hidden feeding behaviours of Mobilid rays. The post Above & Below The Waves appeared first on Marine Savers ..read more

️ This year, the arrival of the rainy season has brought welcome cooler temperatures that give our reefs a chance to recover from coral bleaching. Catch up with our Reefscapers coral experts, as they survey the reefs to assess the effects of the recently elevated ocean temperatures. Plus, we have a surprise underwater encounter in Malé Atoll ... The post May Monsoon appeared first on Marine Savers ..read more

Join Sofia, coral expert at Kuda Huraa, to learn all about symbiosis, and why it is vitally important for corals. Discover why increasingly warm oceans will be so devastating to the world's corals. From clownfish and anemones, to corals and zooxanthellae, our comprehensive photo guide to symbionts will answer all your questions. The post What is Symbiosis? appeared first on Marine Savers ..read more

After a few weeks assisting at our Turtle Rescue Centre, it was time to focus on the corals, to prepare for the bleaching event that was about to hit the Maldives and the whole Indian Ocean region. We started our regular monitoring tasks, looking for signs of bleaching on colonies of different Acropora species. I was allocated the reef crest area, which is my favourite location because the reef slope allows you to see different species of sharks, our resident hawksbill turtles, and even some curious eagle rays. The post Aurélien’s Chapter #2 appeared first on Marine Savers ..read more

? The Maldives is experiencing high ocean temperatures, putting corals at risk of bleaching. Our Reefscapers coral experts are making huge efforts to relocate the most vulnerable coral frames to deeper, cooler waters. ? Our turtle rescue centres are at capacity. Oekaashi is recovering from a carapace injury, and Thari is receiving weight treatments for 'buoyancy syndrome'. The post April Adventures appeared first on Marine Savers ..read more

? Our mariculture projects are progressing well in the Fish Lab, and we launch a new sea urchin breeding project. ? Our coral experts are busily monitoring for bleaching, and work has started to relocate our most vulnerable reefs. ? Marine presentations and guided excursions have been popular this month - we continue to educate about sharks, and manta season has (un)officially started at Kuda Huraa! The post Amazing Marine Life appeared first on Marine Savers ..read more

The world's oceans have been heating up at an alarming rate over the last decade. This year, the El Nino event has increased temperatures even further, and the hottest 'summer' months in the Maldives bring additional heat stress to coral reefs. Our teams are closely monitoring the reefs, looking for signs of coral stress (paling and fluorescing) and attack by predators (hungry snails and starfish). The post Snail Tails appeared first on Marine Savers ..read more