Environment Day 2011 
Imagine one of the most densely populated capitals in the world. Visualise the traffic on its streets, the exhaust-laden air, the colour of cement. Picture that this place is surrounded by one of the most stunning sceneries including coral reefs, sandy beaches and lush vegetation. And imagine that many of its school children have never had the chance to enjoy and appreciate this beauty. In collaboration with a local NGO, Eco-Care, Soneva Fushi organises and funds an annual environmental awareness week, to give around 70 of these school children the opportunity to learn about nature and sustainability.
Imagine one of the most densely populated capitals in the world. Visualise the traffic on its streets, the exhaust-laden air, the colour of cement. Picture that this place is surrounded by one of the most stunning sceneries including coral reefs, sandy beaches and lush vegetation. And imagine that many of its school children have never had the chance to enjoy and appreciate this beauty. In collaboration with a local NGO, Eco-Care, Soneva Fushi organises and funds an annual environmental awareness week, to give around 70 of these school children the opportunity to learn about nature and sustainability.
This year was a huge success, with the children learning about the importance of fish to coral reef ecosystems whilst snorkeling on the house reef, learning about permaculture, sustainabililty and even astronomy.
The trip to Hanifaru Bay on World Environment Day, June 5th, was an incredible success. For the first time since the Soneva Nature Trip began in 2000, the children had the opportunity to get in the water and swim with manta rays. An amazing 66 out of the 72 children had this up close encounter with these gentle giants.
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