Dive and Dine with Fabien Cousteau at the Soneva Fushi Resort in the Maldives

Fabien Cousteau coming to Soneva Fushi in the Maldives in October.
Guests of the resort will have the opportunity to dive and dine with
Fabien.  Photo provided by Soneva Fushi. 

The Soneva Fushi Resort is teaming up with Fabien Cousteau, grandson of legendary oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, to help highlight marine conversation concerns in the Maldives.  

During the month of October, Fabien Cousteau will be staying at Six Senses' flagship resort -- Soneva Fushi -- to discuss mankind's overuse of marine resources and provide suggestions on sustainable treatment of our oceans.  During Fabien's visit, he will be offering Soneva Fushi guests an exclusive opportunity to dive and dine with him. 

Soneva Fushi Resort in the Maldives. Photo: Soneva Fushi

Sovena Fushi is committed to a SLOW LIFE philosophy -- Sustainable - Local - Organic - Wholesome Learning - Inspiring - Fun - Experiences.  "The overfishing of oceanic and reef species such as tuna, groupers and lobsters is becoming a concern in the Maldivian waters with the growth of the local tourism industry and increasing number of visitors and locals," said Sovena Fushi's resident marine biologist Anke Hofmeister.  She adds, "Soneva Fushi has always been cautious not to feature any endangered species on its menus, closely monitors its fish consumption and thereby helps prevent negative impacts on nature's assets.  However, more awareness-raising and sustainable farming initiatives are key if the Maldivian sea life is to exist in its full glory in the future."

Honoring his grandfather's legacy, Fabien is an aquatic filmmaker and oceanographic explorer.  He also runs a charity called Plant A Fish that helps raise awareness of marine environment restoration efforts.  "The team at Plant A Fish is thrilled to collaborate on a sea life restoration partnership with Soneva Fushi by Six Senses, a resort renowned for its socially and environmentally conscious values and initiatives, said Cousteau.  "This autumn, we'll be investigating fundraising efforts that will help restore endemic marine populations to the Maldives, one of which we hope will include a large-scale lobster rehabilitation project."

For more information about the dive and dine with Cousteau and resort reservations, please contact the Soneva Fushi. 

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