Earth Day — Every Day

April 22, 2024

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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands brings indoor-outdoor living to an experience extraordinaire. Plus one of a few resorts in the world with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society’s Ambassadors of the Environment activities for kids and families. Embrace The Circle of Island Life.

Greetings from the Indian Ocean from the Maldives Fari Islands,

I extend a warm welcome to you from our Blue Planet Ocean. I am thrilled to be inspiring awareness for ocean protection from Ocean Futures Society’s Ambassadors of the Environment program here at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands. We are so pleased to share that this is the first Ambassadors,/em> program in the Asia-Pacific region.

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University students from MNU and Villa College snorkeling with Jean-Michel Cousteau visiting the Resort and participating in discussions.

Join us in celebrating Earth Day. Please take action to protect our only home Planet Ocean by reducing plastic consumption, supporting sustainable practices, advocating for marine conservation, every effort counts towards building a brighter future for generations to come. Earth Day is a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of all life. Diversity is synonymous with stability and the ocean is the vital living forces stabilizing climate. Now more than ever, it is crucial that we come together to address the urgent environmental challenges facing our oceans and beyond.

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Jean-Michel Cousteau and Nan Marr diving along the expansive healthy coral Maldives Fari Islands reefs.

Through our Ambassadors of the Environment program, we are empowering people of all nations and all ages to become Ambassadors of the Environment. At The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands guests enrich their stay by learning more about the coral reefs and the natural wonders both above and below water through fun, active, inspirational outdoor education developed over many years by myself and Dr. Richard Murphy, and activated by our team at Ocean Futures Society. From engaging educational activities to hands-on conservation efforts, our program equips participants with the passion to to live sustainably making a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

Let's celebrate together and honor Earth Day not just today, but every day.

Wishing you a happy Earth Day from all of us at Ocean Futures Society!

Warm regards,

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Jean-Michel Cousteau
President, Ocean Futures Society

"Protect The Ocean And You Protect Yourself” — Jean-Michel Cousteau

Ocean Futures Society believes in the importance of education inspiring young people & families. Ambassadors of the Environment is an acclaimed flagship outdoor environmental educational program engaging people of all nations and all ages with their natural and cultural environment. We believe that environmental education must address responsible stewardship of natural resources and how to live sustainably. With over 60 years of experience we know that the Ambassadors of the Environment, CELP (Catalina Environmental Leadership Program) & Family Camp programs work and makes a difference. Locations include USA: California, Alabama, Maui, Puerto Rico. International: Cayman Islands, Mexico, and the Maldives Fari Islands.