The third annual Laamu Turtle Festival was hosted at L.Maabaidhoo on September 1, 2018. The one-day event brought together people from all over the atoll, to show their support for the protection of sea turtles in Maldives. The festival focused on raising awareness amongst local communities and visitors about threats faced by endangered turtles, the importance of marine life protection, and what can be done on both individual and community levels to ensure their safety. The event also featured exciting games for children and special performances by all 13 schools in Laamu Atoll.