15 Years of Sea Turtle Conservation at Four Seasons Resorts Maldives Hails Turtle Power

  • 25th Apr 2025
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15 Years of Sea Turtle Conservation at Four Seasons Resorts Maldives Hails Turtle Power

In March 2010, a wounded Olive Ridley turtle named Oceane was rescued by the dive team at Four Seasons Resorts Maldives. What began as a spontaneous act of compassion has since transformed into one of the Indian Ocean’s most advanced and enduring sea turtle conservation programs. Over the past 15 years, Four Seasons Resorts Maldives has pioneered groundbreaking marine rehabilitation practices - restoring life, educating future conservationists, and redefining luxury through purpose-driven stewardship.

Where Marine Care Meets Maldivian Hospitality

The Maldivian Sea Turtle Conservation Programme (MSTCP), born in 2011 through a partnership with Reefscapers, has since flourished into a full-fledged marine rescue initiative.

Two state-of-the-art Turtle Rehabilitation Centres - at Landaa Giraavaru and Kuda Huraa - now anchor the program, supporting over 500 rescued turtles, with 280+ successfully released back into the wild.

With continual innovation at its heart, the programme boasts facilities including an ocean enclosure, on-site veterinarians, and advanced medical equipment such as endoscopes, underwater ultrasound scanners, and laser therapy. The spirit of the initiative lies in its commitment to compassion, research, and long-term ecological impact.

The Flying Turtles – Ambassadors of Survival

The Flying Turtles
The Flying Turtles
Not every turtle can return to the wild. Enter the Flying Turtles initiative, launched in 2016 - an extraordinary rehoming program that connects irrecoverably injured turtles with global oceanariums and marine centres. These resilient animals serve as living ambassadors, telling powerful stories of survival and spreading awareness about threats like ghost nets.

Peggy, an amputee turtle who relearned how to dive in Belgium, became a symbol of resilience. Her eventual release and 5,700 km journey back to India’s coastline is nothing short of remarkable - a testament to instinct, endurance, and rehabilitation.

Education with Purpose – The Next Wave of Marine Stewards

Education with Purpose
Education with Purpose
At Kuda Huraa, the Junior Marine Savers program encourages young guests to connect deeply with marine life, while Landaa Giraavaru’s Trainee Marine Biologist initiative nurtures scientific curiosity in teens through immersive learning modules. Several alumni have gone on to study marine biology at university.

Community outreach also plays a key role - engaging local schools, NGOs, and global institutions to foster a broader conservation ecosystem. This multi-layered educational approach ensures the legacy of turtle care continues far beyond the resort’s shores.

A Legacy of Innovation – The Story of Trooper

A Legacy of Innovation
A Legacy of Innovation
Among the most inspiring stories is that of Trooper, a juvenile Olive Ridley rescued in 2018. After losing both front flippers to ghost nets, he became a pioneer for turtle prosthetics. In collaboration with technology innovators, 3D-printed flippers were fitted to help him swim again - an inspiring stride for marine prosthetics, even though Trooper tragically passed in 2019.

Crafted with Care, Rooted in Responsibility

“It’s been an incredible fifteen years of turtle-based learning, growth and unforgettable moments. By strengthening our partnerships with international marine centres, we aim to amplify the global message about ghost nets and ensure turtles who cannot be released live on as symbols of hope.”

The turtle team encourages all guests and conservation advocates to adopt mindful habits - eliminate single-use plastics, choose sustainable seafood, and support global efforts to reduce ghost net threats.


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