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thejajoftravel · 2 years

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Soneva Foundation: Launching One of the World’s Largest Coral Nurseries

In partnership with Coralive and Ark2030, Soneva aims to propagate 50,000 coral fragments every year

We have launched an ambitious programme to restore coral reef systems and create a coral hub for the Maldives. A partnership between the Soneva Foundation, the Swiss environmental organisation Coralive and the global ecosystem restoration organisation Ark2030, the project aims to protect and regenerate this vital marine habitat, which has been decimated by rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification, El Niño events and ocean pollution.

The coral restoration programme, located onsite at Soneva Fushi in the Baa Atoll, is the largest conservation initiative to be supported by the Soneva Foundation. Founded in 2010 by Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, this UK-registered charity builds on their belief that a business must have a purpose beyond profit and invests in the development of global projects that have a positive environmental, social and economic impact.

“With the global warming crisis, the Maldives has little influence over the actions of the big greenhouse gas emitting countries. We can’t bet our future on a wish and a prayer that the big countries decarbonise their economies in time to halt climate change before it wipes out our coral reefs. We need a back-up plan. When finished, the coral farm at Soneva Fushi will be 1 hectare in size – one of the largest coral farms in the world – and in the ensuing years it is our goal to cultivate 1 hectare of coral each year at each of our resorts. This is the scale that is needed to have a meaningful impact and it also represents a huge opportunity for the Maldives to become a global leader in an activity that will likely have considerable future demand,” said Sonu Shivdasani, CEO and Co-Founder of Soneva.

Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, providing habitat for a quarter of all marine life, as well as protecting coastal communities from storms and erosion, with an estimated half a billion people worldwide reliant on reef systems for their livelihoods. Over the last three decades, more than half of the earth’s corals have died, with scientists predicting that up to 90 percent of all reefs will be lost over the next 20 years if decisive action is not taken.

The large-scale, in-situ restoration programme at Soneva Fushi aims to restore coral habitats and improve the resilience of the marine ecosystem around the Baa Atoll resort, with the long-term goal of becoming a coral restoration and knowledge hub for the Maldives and beyond. Following a two-year study to define the most suitable restoration techniques for the Maldives’ unique marine environment, it will become the largest Mineral Accretion Technology (MAT) coral nursery in the world. Once fully operational, the nursery will cover one hectare of ocean and propagate 50,000 coral fragments every year. The ultimate aim of the programme is to regenerate the reef back to the state in which it existed 25 years ago, covering out-planted corals across 40 hectares over the next decade.

Channelling low voltage electricity through metal structures placed underwater, MAT creates the ideal environment for corals to grow – as the electrons flow, calcium carbonate (CaCO3) deposits begin to accumulate on the structures, the same mineral that forms the skeleton of most hard and some soft coral species. Corals that have been placed on MAT structures have been observed to grow up to four times faster than other propagation methods, as well as having significantly higher survival rates during bleaching events. At Soneva Fushi, the nursery will be cultivated from ‘corals of opportunity’ – rather than being harvested, these are corals that have been broken or damaged due to storms, waves or human activity.

Located at the outer edge of the house reef, the coral nursery at Soneva Fushi will comprise 432 table structures, arranged in three circular clusters. The project is divided into three distinct phases: the initial installation phase, where the tables and nursery infrastructure will be placed into the water, expected to take up to three months; a two- to three-month population phase, which will include scouting for donors and creating a detailed database to record taxonomy, growth and survival rates; and the third, ongoing maintenance and monitoring phase to ensure the health of the corals, monitor predation and verify that the MAT equipment is fully functional. Each table structure will be given its own unique code, where coral growth rates and health are recorded twice a year.

The restoration site at Soneva Fushi will be constantly monitored via an Aqualink Smart Buoy, which records temperatures at both the surface and the ocean floor, with all data accessible through the cloud. In phases two and three of the project, guests at Soneva Fushi will be invited to join in the restoration efforts themselves – a unique opportunity to be part of this ground-breaking project.

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navisyachts · 2 years

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Shot onboard Soneva In Aqua, the perfect yacht to sail The Maldives. @discoversoneva @navismagazine ================== #yacht #maldivesislands #yachtclub #sonevajani #yachtcharter #soneva #sailing_feature #sailingfamily #sailingyachts #maldiveshoneymoon #sailingholiday #sailingsouls #paradise #travel #maafushi #phiphiislands #maldivesphotography #maldives2018 #seychellesislands #meeruisland #sailing #maldives #yachtlife #yachting #yachts #sailinglife #superyacht https://www.instagram.com/p/CfevuipOwlC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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aricastmblr · 5 months

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quotes121sworld · 1 year

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Jamie Oliver reveals the reason he renewed his vows with wife Jools

Jamie Oliver has revealed he and his wife Jools have decided to renew their wedding vows to show their kids they are stronger than ever.Speaking for the first time about the surprise wedding, the 47-year-old chef explained that he and Jools were originally planning to renew their vows on their 20th anniversary before Covid halted their plans.He added that he wanted to reassure them that their relationship "is still close" as their children are leaving school and going to university."I wanted to do it for the 20th anniversary, Covid put an end to that so I thought with the kids leaving school and going to university I have two in Leeds at uni I thought it would be one lovely moment to let her know her parents are tense, we love her," Jamie said on Thursday's BBC Breakfast."I know it sounds like some people are into it and some aren't, but I have to say the vows are a lot better the second time around.

Sweet: Jamie Oliver has revealed that he and his wife Jools have decided to renew their vows to show their kids they are stronger than ever

Sweet: The chef explained that he wanted to reassure them that his relationship with Jools is "still close" as their children leave school and go to university."You feel like you deserve what you mean. All they are you have felt, good, bad and ugly. For me with a big family it felt good.”Jamie also revealed that his vow renewal suit was a modernized version of his original wedding outfit, but this time without his eye-catching croc slippers. He and Jools, who have been together since they were 18, share five children including Poppy Honey, 20, Daisy Boo, 19, Petal Blossom, 13, Buddy Bear, 11, and River Rocket, five. The star took to Instagram on Monday to share a collection of snaps from her surprise vow renewal.The celebrity chef shared an intimate carousel of family photos on Instagram after saying "yes" for the second time at the Soneva Fushi Resort.Jools, 48, looked elegant in a strapless wedding dress with ruffles and a thigh-high slit.Unlike her husband Jamie, her bridal look had a different design from her original dress, which was an elegant ivory silk slip.Her brunette tresses were styled straight with a white bow holding her hair in place while she accessorised with pearl earrings.

Touching: Speaking on Thursday's BBC Breakfast, Jamie said he and Jools had originally planned to renew their vows on their 20th anniversary before Covid halted their plans

Loving couple: Jamie also revealed that his vow renewal suit was a modernized version of his original wedding outfit, but this time without his eye-catching croc slippers

Cute! Jamie revealed his son Buddy (right) acted as best man at the ceremony

Family: The couple share children River Rocket and (left to right) Daisy Boo Pamela, Petal Blossom Rainbow, Buddy Bear Maurice and Poppy Honey Rosie (pictured in 2016)

First time: Jamie and Jools originally tied the knot in Essex in 2000Alongside the photos, Jamie wrote: "Tomorrow together me and @joolsoliver got married again! Yes, after 23 years together we thought it would be a special moment to celebrate our vows renewal before the kids all leave the nest. "It was really special, fun and romantic, and the words in the ceremony made more sense after coming together so far. "It seems like a blink of an eye since the first wedding which we have kept very secret apart from the paparazzi at the village church which we thought would be a happy and joyful moment to share with you all this Easter. “We have always dreamed of going to the Maldives and it was exactly what you dreamed it would be, just amazing! A big thank you to the whole team at @discoversoneva for blowing our minds and making this moment so special and unforgettable, love guys Jamie x.Jamie later shared more snaps from the ceremony on his Instagram Stories, including a selfie with his wife and daughters, which he captioned "My Queens."He also posted a photo with his two sons, Buddy and River, where he revealed his eldest son had acted as best man.Jools also shared her own selection of snaps on her social media, writing: “So wonderful the first time we did it again. What an incredible memory that is so happy, emotional, romantic and beautiful. Seeing the little faces of the kids made the whole experience so special. I could only have dreamed of being on this magical vacation. Thanks very much. Discover Soneva."Your care, attention to detail and incredible kindness made everything so special it almost feels like a dream xxxJools and Jamie began dating as teenagers and were married on 24 June 2000 in the chef's home village of Rickling, Essex. Speaking about renewing her vows in 2019, Jools said: "Next year we will be married 20 years and we will marry again but do things differently - outside and barefoot.Chef Jamie, who hails from Essex, reportedly has a net worth in excess of £240million. Read the full article

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yanaexpeditions · 1 year

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Rice, buckwheat and barley are extensively used in the preparation of traditional Bhutanese dishes. Bumthang is famous for its traditional delicacies, particularly khuley (buckwheat pancake) and puta (texturally similar to spaghetti but with a distinctive Bumthang flavour). If you are visiting Bumthang and looking for a more authentic dining experience, you can opt to stay at a local homestay and try the wide variety of traditional Bumthap cuisine. Your taste buds and waistbands will never be the same! . #YANATravel #YANAExpeditions #TravelWithYANA #WeKnowBhutan #WeLoveBhutan #Bhutan #TourismBhutan #HappinessIsAPlace #HappinessIsASpace #TeamYANA #YANAGuest #TravelGram #TravelPhotography #Traveling #Travelling #TravelBlogger #Traveler #Traveller #TravelTheWorld #TravelingGram #TravelBlog #Travels #TravelAddict #TravelPhoto #TravelLife #TravelDiaries #PlanNowTravelLater #VirtuosoTravel #BhutanBelieve Bumthang . Repost: @tourismbhutan _______________________________________________ WE NEVER WANT TO BE THE BIGGEST TRAVEL COMPANY IN BHUTAN, JUST THE BEST!® _______________________________________________ @beautifuldestinations @TheGlobeWanderer @travelsofali @discoversoneva @wearewilderness @TravelandLeisure @CNTraveler @natgeotravel @lonelyplanet https://www.instagram.com/p/CnLjZBCJWXu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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tripzygo · 2 years

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What’s better than an over-water bungalow in the Maldives? 🌊

A luxurious over-water villa in the Maldives with its own waterslide to plunge straight into the sparkling Indian Ocean from the inside! 😍

Water Villa's slide will keep you busy, happy, and active all holiday long, especially if you have children with you.🛝

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delightfulmaldives · 3 years

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The beautiful Soneva Jani #maldives #maldivesmania #maldivesislands #maldiveslovers #maldivesinsider #beautifuldestinations #beach -#beachvibes #ocean #discoversoneva #delightfulmaldives https://www.instagram.com/p/CRGJ117HVhE/?utm_medium=tumblr

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helenjannesonbense · 6 years

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scurvelifestyle · 6 years

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TC2.0 - #Sliding into the #weekend like... @timbutler78 discoversoneva #maldives

#travel blog #travel #discoversoneva #long weekend #Maldives

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repostdinesh · 2 years

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If you need to reach me, call me on my shell 🐚🌊🤩 @discoversoneva #discoversoneva #sonevajani #experiencesoneva @globalspa_mag #travelwithglobalspa #smilewithglobalspa #globalspa Outfit @houseofwhimsy.in @tanimakhosla #swipeleft #repostdinesh #repost #instalike y #hotbollywood #bollywoodfashion #bollywoodsexy #bollywoodactress #maldives #islandgirl #paradise #beachbody #sophiechoudry #beachlife #oceanlife #viewfrommyroom #weekendvibes #saturday #sophiechoudry #sophiechoudryfc https://www.instagram.com/p/CWAOPqoPRWV/?utm_medium=tumblr

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navisyachts · 1 year

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Soñé a Fushi, absolute paradise. @discoversoneva @navismagazine =================== #paradiseisland #maldives #maldiveslovers #maldivesmania #maldivestrip #maldivesbeach #maldivesphotography #maldivesdiaries #ilovemaldives #maldives🌴 #maldivesholiday #nusapenida #sealife #islandparadise #seychelles🇸🇨 #phiphiislands #luxuryresorts #islandlife🌴 #tropicalisland #islandlifestyle #maldivesislands #maldivesresorts #visitmaldives #travel #ocean #sea #vacation https://www.instagram.com/p/CltDfNGuYJo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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aricastmblr · 5 months

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mewsuppasit instagram Soneva Jani Wild and free 🌊 @/discoversoneva #/sonevajani #/themarcompro

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theincompletechronicle · 6 years

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Early night needed, sadly just not in this dream boat. More from my trip to the Maldives on the blog soon (as soon as my brain defugs from this cold) @discoversoneva 🌿 by lucywilliams02 | https://www.instagram.com/p/BdgIasmlHyq/

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yanaexpeditions · 1 year

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WIshing all our patrons and partners a wonderful year ahead! . #YANATravel #YANAExpeditions #TravelWithYANA #WeKnowBhutan #WeLoveBhutan #Bhutan #TourismBhutan #HappinessIsAPlace #HappinessIsASpace #TeamYANA #YANAGuest #TravelGram #TravelPhotography #Traveling #Travelling #TravelBlogger #Traveler #Traveller #TravelTheWorld #TravelingGram #TravelBlog #Travels #TravelAddict #TravelPhoto #TravelLife #TravelDiaries #PlanNowTravelLater #VirtuosoTravel #BhutanBelieve _______________________________________________ WE NEVER WANT TO BE THE BIGGEST TRAVEL COMPANY IN BHUTAN, JUST THE BEST!® _______________________________________________ @beautifuldestinations @TheGlobeWanderer @travelsofali @discoversoneva @wearewilderness @TravelandLeisure @CNTraveler @natgeotravel @lonelyplanet https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm3TzYMpnKQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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geenajinevanac · 3 years

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Dreaming in blue at #sonevafushi. 💙🐬🐳🐋🦈🐢🌴🌊⛵⚓💍💎🧿🤍🌀🌐 #discoversoneva #experiencesoneva #soneva25 #instazen #wellnessjourney #innerstrength #mindfulmoment #balancedlife #colourtherapy #luxuryexperience #luxuryresort #luxurytraveller #luxtravel #uniquehotels #travelbucketlist #bucketlisttravel #aerialshot #vacationgoals #travelgrams 🎬 @hobopeeba (at Soneva Fushi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQtuQyKBT_R/?utm_medium=tumblr

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delightfulmaldives · 3 years

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Vacation mode: on Reposted from @andra.oprea #maldiveslovers #maldivesislands #maldiveslovers #beach#beachvibes #beautifuldestinations #instashot #photooftheday #discoversoneva (at Soneva Fushi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRGJHAVH8PB/?utm_medium=tumblr

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