Atlantis Dubai Prioritizes Marine Conservation, Releases 4 Stingrays & 10 Sharks in Ocean

Atlantis Dubai highlights commitment to marine conservation with the release of 4 stingrays and 10 sharks into the ocean. The destination teamed up with Dubai Municipality and Dubai’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment to support marine conservation and give back the local environment.

As part of the Atlantis Atlas Project and underlining its commitment to marine conservation, Atlantis Dubai recently released four Honeycomb Stingrays and 10 Arabian Carpet sharks into the Arabian Gulf. This is part of the destination’s ongoing efforts to support conservation initiatives and give back to the local environment. Gulf waters are home to many sharks, rays, and fish species, with more than half now considered threatened.

The latest effort saw four juvenile Honeycomb Stingrays and 10 young Arabian Carpet sharks released into the Arabian Gulf at the Jebel Ali Marine Reserve, bringing the total number of releases from Atlantis Dubai to 38 sharks and eight rays since 2019. Aged between 8 to 10 months, each marine animal released was born at Atlantis, The Palm and cared for in the resort’s dedicated fish hospital. The Animal Care team carefully assessed each shark and stingray before deeming them healthy and suitable for release. To prepare for their journey into the wild, the animals were encouraged to explore and interact with other compatible marine life and forage for their food.

“Home to more than 65,000 marine animals, Atlantis Dubai recognises the crucial role that aquariums play in helping to improve the conservation of biodiversity, which includes breeding and reintroduction programmes,” said Kelly Timmins, Director of Sustainability and Marine Animal Operations, Atlantis Dubai. “We remain dedicated to working with local government agencies and non-profit organisations to advance marine conservation and to ensure future generations are able to benefit from a healthy and productive ocean.”

For every marine animal experience participated in by a guest, Atlantis Dubai contributes $1 (USD) to conservation and sustainability projects that help protect the ocean and the environment. Since launching in June 2021, the 1 USD contribution initiative is said to have raised over a quarter of a million dollars.