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Amanda Batlle Morera Joins Kuramathi Maldives as the Resident Marine Biologist

Amanda Batlle Morera diving
Amanda Batlle Morera has joined the Kuramathi Maldives Eco Centre as the Resident Marine Biologist once again.

Amanda Batlle Morera has joined the Kuramathi Maldives Eco Centre as the Resident Marine Biologist once again. She has been in the Maldives from 2011 to 2018 as Base Leader/Dive Instructor at Kuramathi Dive School. Amanda also served as a Marine Biologist/Dive Instructor at the resort’s sister island.

According to Kuramathi Maldives, Amanda is a qualified Biologist who holds two Masters’ Degrees in Remote Sensing & GIS, and in Marine and Coastal Systems Sustainable Management. Additionally, during her tenure in the Maldives, she designed and established a Crown of Thorns starfish outbreak control program at Maafushivaru.

Amanda Batlle Morera
Image: Kuramathi Maldives

During the course of the program, Amanda removed more than 3000 of these sea creatures which are a real threat to the coral reef health. Likewise, she’s also one of the first marine biologists to take action against this outbreak.

With her fascination for the sea, it has also led her to become an award-winning videographer. Likewise, Amanda is fluent in English, Spanish, French and Italian with knowledge in German as well.

About Kuramathi Maldives

Kuramathi Maldives presents an excellent range of rooms which has something suitable for every type of holidaymakers. Whether it’s for a romantic getaway or for an adventure seeker, the resort is an ideal destination for a getaway. Kuramathi Maldives offers the opportunity for; families, couples, and friends. So, they can enjoy their holiday filled with exciting beach, water, and underwater activities.

Also read: Choosing a Villa in the Maldives: Beach, Overwater or Underwater?

The Universal Resorts property is located 56 kilometres west of Velana International Airport. The tropical island is about 1.8km long. And guest villas are scattered around lush vegetation, facing secluded areas of the long beaches or poised over water.

Feature image by Kuramathi Maldives

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According to Nuria Camps Suarez, the Head Marine Biologist at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO:

“Our coral restoration project is more than conservation—it’s a promise to future generations. By reviving our house reef, we’re rebuilding a thriving ecosystem. Partnering with organizations like Manta Trust and Parley amplifies our impact, ensuring the Maldives’ marine legacy endures.”

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