From Welcoming Renowned Aquanaut Fabien Cousteau to Celebrating Women Divers, A Look Inside the Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Company's Initiatives to Empower Ecosystems Below the Surface

Sandals Resorts International (SRI), a leading Caribbean all-inclusive resort company, proudly unveils its latest initiatives aimed at ocean conservation and education as part of their World Oceans Day celebrations. This annual United Nations event, celebrated on June 8th, is a call to 'awaken new depths' through exploration, collaboration, and commitment to ocean preservation, resonating deeply with SRI's ethos.

Welcoming Aquanaut Fabien Cousteau and PROTEUS™ Scientists to Sandals Royal Curaçao: The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao, renowned for its vibrant marine life and fringing reef system, is set to host the "International Space Station of the Ocean" – PROTEUS™. Led by famed aquanaut Fabien Cousteau and his team, PROTEUS™ aims to advance underwater research and innovation. Recently, Sandals Royal Curaçao facilitated the PROTEUS™ team's data collection expedition, supported by Sandals' PADI-certified scuba diving program and watersports experts.

"Virtually everything you love and cherish about the beach, including the feel-good aspects of walking by the shoreline, is because of the ocean. Healthy oceans mean a healthy future, and we're grateful for partners like Sandals who share our passion for taking action to improve them," Cousteau said.

Future Goals: Kids on a Quest to Save the Sea: Launched in 2022, the Future Goals program has transformed recycled plastic bottles and fishing nets into colorful soccer goals for local primary schools in Curaçao. This initiative, a collaboration between Sandals Resorts, the Sandals Foundation, and AFC Ajax, aims to inspire sustainability through sports. The program has recycled 3,858 pounds of plastic and 2,045 square feet of fishing nets, creating 46 soccer goals. To mark the end of another successful academic year, students were invited to participate in the Future Goals: Art Challenge, using recycled materials to create art, with winners featured on billboards across the island.

A Decade of Women's Dive Day: Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Women's Dive Day at Sandals Ochi in Jamaica (July 18-22) will feature specialty dives, curated programs, and on-resort activities. Female divers of all levels are invited to participate in the event, which includes an all-women panel, beach clean-up, and other sea celebrations. For more information, visit Sandals.com/womens-dive-weekend.

The Caribbean's Top All-Inclusive Diving Program: Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts offer guests the opportunity to engage in ocean conservation through their all-inclusive dive programs. Guests can enjoy unlimited scuba diving with PADI-certified instructors, participate in coral restoration dives, and earn lionfish hunting certifications. The Sandals Foundation, celebrating 15 years, has engaged over 82,000 volunteers in environmental and ocean awareness education since 2009.

"From the privilege of immersing travelers in the unique wonders of Caribbean life under the sea to preserving these fragile ecosystems for generations to come, we take a truly holistic approach to this amazing sport to create experiences that are not only memorable but impactful," said Michael Clarke, Corporate Director of Watersports at Sandals Resorts International.

About Sandals Resorts International:

Sandals® Resorts offers the most-awarded luxury all-inclusive vacation experiences in the Caribbean, with 18 beachfront settings across several islands. Renowned for their innovative approaches, including the Caribbean's first Overwater Villas, Sandals Resorts create moments for guests to reconnect and focus on what matters most. Their philanthropic arm, the Sandals Foundation, underscores their commitment to the transformative power of tourism. For more information, visit www.sandals.com.