Wonders of Kihavah

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas publish book on reef biodiversity

An innovative project with " sea value" : After two years of intensive research in collaboration with renowned scientists, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas presents its own book on ocean biodiversity. This makes them the first resort in the archipelago to publish a research-based publication of this scope on the central topic. The resounding title "Wonders of Kihava" already hints at the dazzling fascination that the work deals with in a variety of ways.

The book is a combination of captivating narrative, illustrated book and condensed scientific expertise on the subject of the underwater world. The studies were led by the director of the Australian Marine Conservation Society, Dr. Selina Ward, together with fish and coral experts Dr. Storm Martin and Dr. Hannah Markham, who have all conducted research on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Importantly, the volume not only focuses on the beauty of the reef, but also raises awareness for its protection.


Good to know:
Guests can purchase "Wonders of Kihavah" during their stay at the resort and donate a portion of the amount to Anantara's charitable "Dollar for Deeds" program. A digital version can also be downloaded free of charge here: www.anantara.com/en/kihavah-maldives/reef-book. And if you would like to watch videos with the researchers, you will find them here: www.anantara.com/en/kihavah-maldives/the-reef

The five-star resort is aware of its exposed location in the middle of the Baa Atoll - protected as a UNESCO biosphere reserve - and the associated responsibility towards the environment. This has resulted in various initiatives, ranging from a zero-plastic philosophy to efficient water management through the desalination of seawater and an in-house sewage treatment plant for plant irrigation, as well as nature conservation projects with guests.

Thanks to their location in the Baa Atoll, the Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas promise unique luxury in the midst of untouched nature, as no trees or palm trees were felled during construction, but rather carefully built around them. The hotel's own coral reef with the famous Yellow Wall, which is directly accessible from the beach, is considered one of the most beautiful protected diving areas in the world. The highlights also include the only observatory in the Maldives.
Another WOW factor: as part of the study, the experts discovered 300 species of fish in the house reef, around 160 of which can also be observed by "non-divers" during a visit to the hotel's own underwater restaurant SEA or with a snorkel directly from the island's beach.