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Did you know that the word atoll is derived from a

Did you know that the word atoll is derived from atolhu in Dhivehi, the language of the Maldives? An atoll is a ring shaped series of islets, made up of coral, surrounding a lagoon. And that coral is vital for the future of the Maldives. No coral means no fish, less tourists (because diving and snorkelling gets less interesting), more island erosion. Unfortunately, due to rising sea temperatures, the coral is struggling. An El Niño in 2016 pushed the water temperature up, killing about 90 percent of the coral in the Maldives. That’s why loads of island resorts have a marine biologist on site. Not only to inform tourists about the importance of coral (and what they can do to protect it), but also to study the effects and hopefully come up with answers. Before it’s too late. The Maldives are ground zero for climate change and it’s vital to protect all of the natural resources. Some resorts offer their guests very interesting eco and sustainability talks. Because the Maldives are a lot more than pretty ocean colours, luxury villas and hammocks between palm trees. In some places you can help by replanting the coral, a tourist activity that has become quite popular lately. Because sustainable tourism is also about giving back to the destination. Hopefully it won’t be too little too late.
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Maldivian beach vibes 🏝 🏝 🏝 . . . . . #b

Maldivian beach vibes 🏝 🏝 🏝
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