Keyodhoo Dive Joins Coral Restoration Effort

From February 25th to 27th, 2025, the team at Keyodhoo Dive proudly participated in a coral restoration event held right here on Keyodhoo Island. This meaningful initiative brought together local dive centres, environmental groups, and community members with a shared goal: to help restore and protect the coral reefs that are so vital to our marine ecosystem and tourism economy.

Why Keyodhoo Island?

Keyodhoo Island is a well-loved destination in the Maldives, especially for local tourism. With its calm turquoise waters and easy access to incredible marine life, the island has become a favourite spot for snorkellers, divers, and ocean lovers. The surrounding reefs are home to an amazing variety of sea creatures, including nurse sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and blacktip reef sharks.

However, like many reefs around the world, Keyodhoo’s coral ecosystems face threats from climate change, pollution, and overuse. That’s why coral restoration is so important — not just for the marine life, but for the future of sustainable tourism.

What Is Coral Restoration?

Coral restoration involves carefully growing and planting new coral fragments on damaged reef areas to help them recover and thrive. During the event, we joined hands with conservation experts to plant coral fragments, clean coral nurseries, and raise awareness about reef-safe practices. It was both a rewarding and educational experience for everyone involved.

A Win for Nature and Tourism

Healthy coral reefs support rich marine biodiversity, which directly benefits snorkelling and diving experiences. When reefs are thriving, they attract more fish, more turtles, and more visitors — helping local businesses and creating a stronger reason to protect the ocean. Events like this coral restoration not only help rebuild the reef but also show tourists the importance of eco-friendly travel and responsible diving practices.

Our Ongoing Commitment

At Keyodhoo Dive, we are deeply committed to marine conservation. We believe that by protecting the reef, we also protect the future of our island and our ocean-based way of life. This coral restoration event is just one part of our efforts to promote sustainable tourism and inspire our guests to care for the ocean.

We thank everyone who took part and supported this initiative. Together, we can make a difference — one coral at a time.

Interested in diving with a purpose?
Join us at Keyodhoo Dive to explore the beauty of the Maldivian reefs and learn how you can help protect them too.