Our link to the ocean is unbreakable.
Our link to the ocean is unbreakable.
The sea is part of our DNA, and its stewardship is a responsibility we take seriously. Our OZONE (Outrigger’s ZONE) conservation initiative was launched in 2014 to provide enriching experiences which protect our oceans and coral reef from harm and help them to thrive for generations to come.
60% of the world’s coral reefs are under immediate threat. And you can help... get in the "zone"! Coral Reefs are a vital ecosystem to our oceans and the whole planet.
With water being over 70% of Earth’s surface, the health of our planet is deeply connected to the health of our oceans. Here's 4 easy things you can do to help.
There's a LOT of information out there. We know. But here are the 8 key things to remember.
You can help - even while you're on vacation! Here are 5 examples of how you can take a hands-on, direct action to be part of the solution.
Every year, humans toss over 6 million tons of waste into the world’s oceans. It’s estimated that 80% of that trash is plastic.
In partnership with governments, private industries and conservation organizations – the OZONE initiative preserves, protects and plants coral reefs through hands-on educational opportunities, beach clean-ups and other activities that increase awareness. Together, Outrigger guests and employees have successfully planted, monitored and protected more than 100 football fields’ worth of coral since the 2014 program launch.
Some chemicals in common sunscreen brands can be harmful to coral reefs and marine environments. Fortunately, there are mineral sunscreens that reflect the sun’s rays using ingredients like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. We've been making these types of “reef-safe” sunscreens available to our resort guests since 2014.
Got questions about all of this sunscreen talk? We've got your back (figuratively).
Who hasn't even been curious about how this works? Check out how we've planted football fields worth of coral around the globe.
Coral reefs are built by clusters or colonies of tiny animals called coral polyps that produce a mineral skeleton.
In May 2018, Hawaii became the first state in the nation to pass the “Sunscreen Law” – passing legislation that bans sunscreens containing the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate.
Coral reefs are less than 1% of the ocean floor, yet support 25% of marine life on the planet.
Coral Reefs provide an estimated 30 billion USD economic value each year by providing food, protection of shorelines, increased tourism and even medicines.
Outrigger continues to demonstrate its dedication to the environment through existing and future sustainability and conservation initiatives present at its premier beachfront destinations in Hawaii, Fiji, Mauritius, the Maldives, Thailand and Guam. So what are you waiting for? Get involved! Join us at one of our upcoming events.
June is World Oceans Month, calling attention to the vital role that the sea plays in our everyday lives. Our OZONE platform provides an opportunity for our guests and hosts to take an active role in fighting for the sustainable future of our oceans.
