Into the Blue: Celebrating World Oceans Day with Umair Badheeu

Following the snorkelling session, Umair hosted a casual Q&A, where guests engaged in meaningful conversations about marine conservation, ocean health, and the role individuals can play in preserving our planet’s blue heart. Throughout the event, our team proudly shared some of Summer Island’s sustainability initiatives, including our coral planting programme, efforts to reduce single-use plastics, and ongoing guest education around marine preservation. To support our eco-friendly ethos, participants were gifted reusable water bottles as a small step towards reducing plastic waste. The day also featured a morning ocean clean-up, where several guests enthusiastically joined hands with our team to collect debris from the beach and lagoon, reinforcing our shared commitment to protecting the marine environment.

Feedback from guests was overwhelmingly positive, with many appreciating the educational value, Umair’s expert guidance, and the opportunity to form a deeper bond with the ocean. Several guests expressed interest in future marine-focused experiences, further encouraging our mission. Building on this success, we are excited to announce plans to host more frequent ocean awareness sessions, each focusing on a different marine conservation theme. At Summer Island Maldives, we believe that celebrating the ocean starts with understanding it. Through events like these, we hope to inspire a ripple effect of awareness, action, and appreciation — because a healthy ocean means a healthy planet for us all.

Book your escape now and reconnect with the sea at Summer Island Maldives. Contact us at reservations@summerislandmaldives.com or talk to us at +960 664 1949.