Vakkaru Maldives, a luxury family resort, recently added a resident marine biologist to their staff.  Fun and educational programs are now available to learn more about the local marine environment and especially reef conservation. The children’s program for ages 3-12 will hold a weekly marine biology lesson covering a variety of topics from the Maldives and the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere.  Children will learn how to spot the atoll’s Big Five: manta rays, whale sharks, dolphins, turtles, and sharks.  The resort also has a Coral Adoption Program.  Your family can adopt a coral frame specially designed to protect reef fish and sea species that will be placed in the coral nursery close to Vakkaru’s house reef.  A guided snorkeling or diving trip through the house reef and nearby, a Marine Biology Adventure, rounds out the activities.  The resort showcases 113 beachfront and over-the-water villas and residences with up to four bedrooms.  In addition, you receive $100-200 in resort credits, free non-motorized watersports, a free photoshoot, and yoga and wellness sessions.