Angsana Maldives Velavaru
Introduction
Opened in 2006, this 79-villa resort is located on the Dhaalu Atoll (South Nilandhe Atoll). It is a location popular for its beautiful coral reefs. An abundance of sea life adds to the unspoilt beauty of the area – sheer bliss for marine and diving enthusiasts.
Responsible Development
During construction, we were particularly careful in transferring building materials in small boats and barges that navigated the reefs without threatening the delicate marine life.
In late 2006, the second Banyan Tree Maldives Marine Lab was established in Velavaru, aiming to understand and safeguard the diverse Maldivian reefs and ocean.
Learn more about the Banyan Tree Maldives Marine Lab, Velavaru
Turtle Conservation
Protect endangered species of turtles and increment the possibility of survival.
Mass fish deaths
Banyan Tree Maldives Marine Lab partnered with the Marine Research Centre
PADI's Project Aware
Banyan Tree aims to create a better understanding of marine life amongst divers.
Soft Corals
Soft coral transplantation and cultivation is a new technique to the Marine Lab.
Feydhoo Pre-school
Banyan Tree helped establish and develop a pre-school on Feydhoo island.
Hosting school field trips
Maldives Marine Lab has hosted groups of school children from local communities
Soft coral transplantation
Soft corals are among components of a reef communitites.
Monthly reef and lagoon cleaning
The Lab have organized associates to conduct monthly reef cleaning sessions.