Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa, located on Seragaki Island in Onna Village on the west coast of Okinawa, is offering a new ecotourism activity.
Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa, located on Seragaki Island in Onna Village on the west coast of Okinawa, is offering a new ecotourism activity.
“Learn About the Sea of Seragaki Island and Clownfish” is now bookable in “FIND,” an experiences platform launched in November 2022, through Hyatt’s industry-leading World of Hyatt loyalty program designed to complement members’ wellbeing journeys and meet them where they are.
As part of the “Seragaki Island Clownfish Restoration Project” which began in June 2021, the activity offers guests a snorkeling/diving experience around the clownfish-nurturing project zone along with a lecture on SDG 14 titled “Life Below Water: conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.” Through this program, the hotel aims to help participants deepen their understanding of environmental conservation and establish a sustainable tourism system by giving part of the program proceeds back to the future nurturing of clownfish.
Overview of “Learn About the Sea of Seragaki Island and Clownfish”
The activity starts with a lecture on the background of clownfish conservation and breeding, and their natural habitats. After deepening understanding of environmental issues surrounding marine life, participants will explore firsthand the clownfish nursery area around Seragaki Island by snorkeling or diving. Guided by experienced instructors, beginners and children are welcome to join with ease and confidence.
Time: 9:00/10:30/13:30/15:00
Duration: 75 minutes (including 15-minute lecture)
Capacity: 1-8 persons
Age: Must be 6 years old and above
Price (inclusive of service charge and consumption tax):
1) Beach Snorkeling
Adults (12 years+) 8,080 JPY / Children (6-11 years old) 5,594 JPY
2) Diving
Adults (12 years+) 13,673 JPY / Children (6-11 years old) 9,944 JPY
– About Seragaki Island Clownfish Restoration Project
The Seragaki Island Clownfish Restoration Project, driven by Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa in collaboration with the Marine Climate Change Unit at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University, began in June 2021, aiming to conserve and restore the clownfish population around Seragaki Island and to develop a sustainable tourism system.