1
Reef ecology basics
How an atoll forms, why Lakshadweep’s lagoons are so clear, the difference between hard and soft coral, and the role of grazers like parrotfish and surgeonfish.
The pitch
Most reef visitors leave Lakshadweep with photographs and no idea what they actually saw. The Marine Wealth Awareness Programme is the antidote — structured sessions run by marine biologists and senior dive instructors, mixing classroom, reef walk, and supervised in-water identification. By the end, you know what you were looking at.
01 — The modules
Four sessions you can take individually or as a series.
2
Species identification
Field-card-based ID for the 40 most common fish, the four turtle species in the region, and the early-warning signs of coral bleaching.
3
Reef walk & tide pool
Guided walk at low tide across an exposed reef flat. Tide-pool critters — brittle stars, sea cucumbers, juvenile fish — up close, without anyone getting wet.
4
Conservation in practice
Coral nursery visit, plastic-audit beach walk and a hands-on session in why your sunscreen choice changes the reef downstream.
02 — Who it’s for
Three groups that get the most out of it.
- Families with curious kids. Real reef literacy beats any aquarium visit.
- Student trips and university field schools. Modules map to undergraduate marine biology syllabus and we can provide attendance certificates.
- Corporate groups looking for CSR-backed experiences. Pair the programme with a reef-cleanup day for measurable impact reporting.
03 — Pricing
Per-person and per-group rates.
Programme Options
Includes materials| Option | Format | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | Half day | ₹ 2,500 pp |
| Two-module bundle | Full day | ₹ 4,500 pp |
| Full four-module series | 2 days | ₹ 8,500 pp |
| School / college group (min 15) | Full programme | ₹ 6,500 pp |
| Corporate CSR day + cleanup | Full day | On request |