Giving Back to the Reef

SIX SENSES FIJI

Reef Restoration - Guided Snorkeling with the Coral Gardners: Immerse yourself in the ocean with a guided snorkeling experience on our house reef. Swim alongside the Coral Gardeners as they take you through our conservation site and our coral nurseries. Learn about the challenges facing reefs today and discover practical ways to support their preservation.
• Available 2x a week
• Complimentary
• Minimum of 8yrs

Reef Restoration - Become a Coral Gardner: Plunge into the exiting underwater world of reef restoration and experience the rewarding journey of becoming a Coral Gardener! Join our marine experts in the water as they work to protect and restore the vibrant reef ecosystem. Witness the beauty of safeguarding our oceans and take pride in being part of this inspiring mission.
• Available 2x a week
• Adult - $350 (13yrs+)
Child - $250
• Minimum of 8 yrs

SIX SENSES FIJI

Coral Reef Rehabilitation: At Seventh Heaven Fiji, our Coral Sustainability Program is dedicated to protecting and restoring Fiji’s coral reefs. In collaboration with marine biologists, we focus on identifying resilient coral species that can withstand the impacts of climate change and rising ocean temperatures. Since the program’s launch, we have successfully planted over 5,000 corals and aim to plant 10,000 more over the next two years, contributing to the regeneration of these vital ecosystems.

Guests play an essential role in our sustainability efforts through engaging in eco-friendly activities that promote environmental awareness. These activities include snorkeling and our coral planting program, where guests actively participate in coral restoration. To further protect marine life, we enforce a no-fins policy for snorkeling, ensuring minimal disturbance to coral reefs and surrounding ecosystems. Together with our guests, we continue working towards preserving and enhancing the health of Fiji’s marine environments.
• Available upon request by guests
• Complimentary
• 10yrs+

WAKAYA ISLAND RESORT

Coral Planting: Guests at Wakaya Island Resort & Spa can actively engage in the resort's coral restoration initiatives. The resort has established a coral nursery aimed at rehabilitating and preserving the surrounding reefs. Under the guidance of the resort's marine team, guests can participate in coral farming activities, which include collecting detached and broken coral, nurturing them in the nursery, and replanting them on degraded sections of the reef.  To arrange participation in these conservation efforts, guests are encouraged to contact the resort's staff or meet our marina team upon arrival. This hands-on involvement not only enriches the guest experience but also contributes significantly to the health and sustainability of the marine ecosystem surrounding Wakaya Island.

VIANI BAY RESORT

Coral & Giant Clam Farming: Coral Farming Experience allows guests to actively participate in marine conservation. This guided experience includes:
1. Briefing on Corals, Giant Clams, and Conservation (20-30 minutes)
- Introduction to coral restoration and marine life in Viani Bay
- Overview of conservation efforts and the locally protected area
2. Boat Trip to the Coral Restoration Site (5 minutes)
3. On-Site Demonstration & Snorkelling
- Explanation and hands-on coral planting at a depth of up to 4 meters
- Visit to the giant clam nursery, home to 34 mature clams and - recently added - 12 baby clams provided by the Ministry of Fisheries
- Snorkelling tour showcasing restored coral areas, comparing newly planted corals vs. older ones, and observing recovery from bleaching events
4. Duration & Cost
- Total time: 1.5 hours (including briefing)
- Price: 50 FJD per adult (conservation contribution), children free of charge
- All proceeds support the coral farm and community initiatives in the bay, such as the sponsorship of the local rugby club
• Available as per guests interests
Minimum once per week
OR upto 3 x per week for guests
Also available once a month for local volunteers
• Adult - $50
Children – FOC (Under 12yrs)
• No age limitation – Child must know how to swim and should be accompanied by an adult

VATUVARA PRIVATE ISLAND - VATUVARA FOUNDATION

Coral Reef Rehabilitation: The Vatuvara Foundation's Coral Rehabilitation Program at Vatuvara Private Islands resort offers guests a unique opportunity to engage in marine conservation efforts while enjoying the stunning beauty of the surrounding waters. Designed to educate participants on the critical role of coral reefs, the program emphasizes their importance as vital ecosystems that support marine biodiversity and provide coastal protection. Through informative discussions and hands-on activities, guests will explore the innovative techniques and sustainability practices employed by the Foundation.

Guests will also have the chance to assist in cultivating heat-tolerant coral fragments in underwater nurseries. This interactive experience allows participants to learn about coral biology, the threats they face, and the restoration techniques being utilized. Running from May to October, the program is carefully timed to minimize stress on the corals and maximize their chances of survival. Participants will play an active role in transplanting the corals onto degraded reef areas, contributing directly to restoration efforts while experiencing the vibrant underwater world through snorkeling. In the summer months, guests can help maintain the coral nurseries and assist in creating artificial reef structures. This involvement fosters a deeper connection to the ocean and a sense of responsibility for preserving its health. Additionally, through initiatives like the Loloma Hour, guests not only enrich their own experiences but also contribute to the long-term wellbeing of our planet's marine ecosystems
• Available during Fiji’s winter season – May to October on the calendar year
• Complimentary
• No age limitation

CAPTAIN COOK CRUISES

Buy a Coral, Build a Reef Initiative: This initiative allows visitors to plant a coral fragment in our coral nursery after attending an educational reef talk. Participants learn about coral reef ecosystems, threats to their survival, and the importance of rehabilitation efforts.

Impact: Actively restores degraded reef areas while raising awareness about marine conservation.
• Available everyday of the week
• Complimentary
• No age limitation

JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU RESORT FIJI

Coral Reef Rehabilitation: 
MONDAY - Siga Moniti
Day of The Coral Reef

Start your day with a morning snorkeling trip, followed by a tidal pool exploration led by our Marine Biologist to learn about various sea creatures.
• Available once a week
• Activities available onsite and is complimentary
• Offered to ages 5yrs & below
 

SHANGRI-LA YANUCA ISLAND, FIJI

Coral Planting: A coral restoration program facilitated by the Shangri-La’s Marine Education Center team. This introduces Shangri-La’s adopted coral restoration method- planting fragments of live coral on cement disks, keeping them in a Cement disk nursery temporary and later, replanting the disks in selected locations. 
To participate, guests must book through the Marine Education Centre. The activity is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and we will schedule it based on their availability.This is an on-land activity, so guests do not need to enter the water to take part. While they plant, Moses will provide an informative explanation about the importance of coral planting at Yanuca Island and share insights into the life of corals.
• Available once a week
• Donation-based
• No age limitation

BAREFOOT MANTA ISLAND RESORT

Marine Biology & Conservation Presentation: Barefoot Manta Island Resort employs 4 full-time marine biologist who manage the resort's ongoing conservation programme. For over a decade Barefoot Manta Island Resort has placed a focus on marine conservation resulting, in co-operation with indigenous landowners, the establish of a Marine Protected Area (MPA) surrounding the resort. The MPA acts as a nursery of fish & coral resulting in lush coral gardens and a thriving fish population within the MPA and even surrounding area outside the MPA.

Barefoot Manta Island Resort is the only resort in Fiji with a dedicated Marine Conservation Centre, this where our marine biologists are based. On daily basis house-guests are welcome to join a Marine Conservation Presentation conducted in the centre with subjects varying including reef restoration and of course Manta Rays. 
• Available everyday of the week
• Presentations are free to attend but often fuel interest in paid activities like Conservation Dive
• No age limitation

PLANTATION ISLAND RESORT

Coral Planting & Snorkelling the underwater museum: Join Plantation Island Resort’s marine biologists on a coral planting and snorkelling adventure at Plantation Island Resort, where guests can contribute to marine conservation efforts while experiencing Fiji’s stunning underwater world up close. Running twice weekly (Thursdays and Sundays), this hands-on tour invites participants to visit the coral nursery, where they’ll learn about reef regeneration and take part in coral planting efforts. This interactive tour is available for $35 per adult and $17.50 per child, providing an unforgettable opportunity to give back to the environment and help protect Fiji’s marine ecosystem for future generations. 
Guests are also invited in their own time, to snorkel through the resort’s own underwater museum, located 20 metres offshore, where coral is growing on fascinating structures, offering a glimpse into how reefs can be restored.
• Available once a week
• Complimentary
• No age limitation while snorkelling is dependent on ability

OUTRIGGER FIJI BEACH RESORT

Outrigger Zone Coral Planting Program: Through Outrigger’s OZONE initiative, guests can actively participate in coral conservation efforts led by on-site marine biologists at Castaway Island Fiji and Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort. After learning about coral restoration techniques, guests help secure coral fragments—using methods like cable ties or underwater glue—which are first grown in tanks before being transferred to ocean-based racks for monitoring.
• Available 2 x a week
• Complimentary for inhouse guests
$20 per person for outside groups
• 8yrs+

VOMO ISLAND RESORT 

Counting Coral Gene Bank - an art sculpture growing coral on our house reef: VOMO is known for its serious commitment to marine conservation, most recently through its collaboration with Counting Coral, a nonprofit focused on the restoration and protection of Fiji’s coral reefs. An underwater sculpture was submerged in February 2024 and small corals attached to the stainless-steel structure that sits on the floor of the reef. Over the past 12 months, the corals have been carefully monitored and nurtured and the results have been outstanding.  Guests can join snorkel safaris or dive to the sculpture to visit and see this beautiful underwater exhibition of a coral gene bank. Guests can go out with the Marine Biologist twice a week as he goes to inspect the corals and cleans the structure to ensure the coral can grow well. Lots of divers like to do this philanthropic task with our Marine Biologist. 
• Available everyday of the week
• Snorkel Safari – FOC 
• 6yrs+

MANA ISLAND RESORT 

Coral Planting    
•    Available once a week
•    Complimentary
•    No age limitation

LIKULIKU LAGOON RESORT - AHURA RESORT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

Reef Stars: As part of one of the Ahura Resort Conservation Foundation pillars – “Below the Sea”, in support of the Chiefly designated marine “tabu” (protection) around Malolo Island, a partnership was forged with the global consumer goods and confectionary company MARS and their ground-breaking Mars 
Assisted Reef Restoration System (MARRS) - called “Reef Stars”. 
These webs of Reef Stars stabilise loose rubble and provide a strong platform on which out-planted coral can grow. After a few years, the coral completely overgrows and engulfs the Reef Stars, which become fully integrated into the reef structure. This creates new habitats for fish and invertebrates and encourages the settlement of additional native corals. As natural ecological processes kick back into motion, the whole reef comes back to life. Resort guests can join the Marine Biologist Team when they plant these Reef Stars or on one of their regular “health checks” to monitor coral growth and system viability.
• Available everyday of the week
• Complimentary
• No age limitation

MALOLO ISLAND RESORT - AHURA RESORT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

Reef Stars: As part of one of the Ahura Resort Conservation Foundation pillars – “Below the Sea”, in support of the Chiefly designated marine “tabu” (protection) around Malolo Island, a partnership was forged with the global consumer goods and confectionary company MARS and their ground-breaking Mars 
Assisted Reef Restoration System (MARRS) - called “Reef Stars”. 
These webs of Reef Stars stabilise loose rubble and provide a strong platform on which out-planted coral can grow. After a few years, the coral completely overgrows and engulfs the Reef Stars, which become fully integrated into the reef structure. This creates new habitats for fish and invertebrates and encourages the settlement of additional native corals. As natural ecological processes kick back into motion, the whole reef comes back to life. Resort guests can join the Marine Biologist Team when they plant these Reef Stars or on one of their regular “health checks” to monitor coral growth and system viability.
• Available everyday of the week
• Complimentary
• No age limitation

KOKOMO PRIVATE ISLAND

The Marine Experience: The Marine Experience begins with an orientation and presentation at Kokomo’s Marine Centre, led by the island’s Marine Biologists. Gain insight into the Manta Conservation Project—an initiative dedicated to raising awareness and protecting Fiji’s manta ray population—and discover Kokomo’s sustainability practices.
After the presentation, guests are welcomed on a guided snorkel exploring the vibrant Great Astrolabe Reef. Brimming with marine life, these waters are home to turtles, reef sharks, manta rays, dolphins, and an extraordinary array of fish and corals. Simply grab your flippers and mask from Baywatch, and dive in to explore Kokomo's underwater paradise.
• Available everyday of the week
• Complimentary
• No age limitation