Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives welcomed students from Huraa School on 1 and 2 September 2026 for a marine biodiversity field visit aimed at building greater awareness of the Maldives’ marine environment and encouraging the next generation to play an active role in its protection.

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The two day initiative brought together 40 students, five teachers and three parents in each batch for a programme that combined classroom learning, marine biodiversity observation and practical exposure to the resort’s Reef Cube Project.

The programme began with an educational session introducing students to the importance of healthy oceans and some of the challenges marine ecosystems face today, from coral degradation and pollution to overfishing and other pressures on marine life. The discussions helped connect these wider environmental issues to an ecosystem that is quite literally on the doorstep of the students’ own island community.

A key part of the visit was an introduction to Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives’ Reef Cube Project. Students were able to see the structures used as part of the initiative and learn how coral restoration can support the recovery of reef environments. Reef cubes provide a stable structure for coral growth and, as corals establish themselves, can contribute towards creating habitats that support marine life and strengthen the biodiversity of the surrounding reef.

The experience then moved beyond theory, giving students the opportunity to observe the marine environment firsthand and better understand the relationship between coral reefs, marine species and the wider ocean ecosystem.

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Located close to the local island of Huraa, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives has an opportunity to connect its environmental initiatives with the neighbouring community. By opening its conservation work to students and creating opportunities for practical learning, the resort aims to make sustainability more tangible and relevant to young Maldivians.

The field visit forms part of the resort’s wider commitment to marine conservation and responsible tourism, bringing together environmental action, education and community engagement. More importantly, it gave students an opportunity to understand that protecting the ocean does not begin somewhere far away. It begins with understanding and caring for the reefs and marine life within their own surroundings.