Participate with island’s marine biologists to discover the Maldives: daily lessons and excursions
Visit our state-of-the-art marine laboratory & meet the marine biologist team
Discover our magic marine life with:
Our Marine Laboratory is one of its kind among resort islands, as it combines active marine research with educational guest experiences. Here, our guests are not only able to see science in action but also contribute to data collection through citizen science projects and get hands-on experience in coral restoration.
As a result of the ongoing collaboration between Diamonds Thudufushi and MaRHE Center of the University of Milano-Bicocca, the new laboratory was opened in October 2022. It is fitted with modern equipment to conduct, for example, DNA analysis as well as new technologies such as 3-D printing to supplement the coral restoration research. Our resident and visiting scientists bring modern research techniques in reach of the public by providing hands-on experiences, enlightening talks and dedicated workshops for our guests.
Would you like to know a little more about the amazing marine life surrounding our housereef and the best places to spot them? Visit our dedicated marine biology evenings, where you can pick up some exciting marine fun facts while enjoying a delicious cocktail. Join the marine biologists when we venture out to snorkel with the Maldives’ charismatic megafauna, including whale sharks, mantas and turtles and contribute to our identification studies with your underwater footage. Become a marine biologist yourself for a day and help our team to assess reef health, to study the marine creatures, big and small, around our island or help to regrow corals in our coral garden. Our guests can also experience the virtual reality of diving on a pristine coral reef or swimming among the biggest and most illusive creatures of the ocean.
Finally, at the heart of our marine biology activities is the protection and rehabilitation of coral reefs. Our coral conservation project was established in 2015 and is now among the largest and longest-running ones in the Maldives. It has been accompanied by active research resulting in multiple international publications and hands-on experiences like The Big Build. Learn all about corals and how to save them, assist our team in running and maintaining our restoration sites and get hands-on experience in coral restoration practices. You can also adopt and plant your own coral reef and follow its growth even when you are back home!
