This Private Island Resort in Indonesia Offers Sea Turtle Encounters and Overwater Villas

"Bawah's waters are home to two of the world's seven species of sea turtles: green sea and hawksbill, which is critically endangered. The resort works hard to protect them: vulnerable nests are relocated to hatcheries and closely monitored."

"Seventy percent of the island's energy is produced by solar panels, it picks up more than 20 tons of debris washed up on its shores annually, and every structure was built using bamboo and other locally sourced materials."

"The resort also employs a nine-person marine conservation team that restores and transplants coral, removes abandoned fishing nets, and leads educational dives for guests who want to learn about protecting marine habitat."

Bawah Reserve, located in Indonesia's Anambas Archipelago, is known for its vibrant marine life, including hawksbill and green sea turtles. The resort actively protects these endangered species by relocating vulnerable nests to hatcheries. In addition to turtle conservation, Bawah generates 70% of its energy from solar panels and removes over 20 tons of debris from its shores each year. The resort's marine conservation team restores coral, removes abandoned fishing nets, and educates guests on marine habitat protection.

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