W Maldives achieves major milestone with successful coral reef restoration project
W Maldives partnered with Mars Sustainable Solutions to restore over 400 square meters of house reef using Reef Stars technology, installing 400 frames and planting more than 6,000 coral fragments in one of the Maldives' largest single-phase resort coral restoration projects. Launched in late 2024, the initiative is showing positive results with visible coral growth and increased marine life. The resort plans to expand these efforts to other Marriott properties in the Maldives.
As part of the 'Sea of Stars' project carried out by W Maldives
W Maldives, a celebrated resort in Alif Alif atoll, has reached impressive milestones with its "Sea of Stars" program, an initiative focused on coral reef restoration.
The project was executed in partnership with the renowned firm "Mars Sustainable Solutions," utilizing their cutting-edge "Reef Stars" technology.
Over 400 square meters of the resort's house reef were restored, marking a significant achievement in the Maldives' conservation efforts.
The initiative included the installation of 400 Reef Star frames and the planting of more than 6,000 coral fragments, making it one of the largest single-phase coral restoration activities ever undertaken by a resort in the Maldives.
The restoration project saw enthusiastic involvement from W Maldives' guests, experts from Mars Sustainable Solutions, and the resort’s dedicated staff.
Launched in late 2024, the initiative is already showing positive results, with visible coral growth and a notable increase in marine life returning to the reef ecosystem.
General Manager of W Maldives Amila Handunwala shared that this project marks just the beginning. He highlighted that the goal is to extend such environmental initiatives to other Marriott International properties throughout the Maldives.
In addition to this, the resort is committed to furthering its sustainability efforts by developing bio-gas plants and increasing its use of renewable energy sources.
