If you think that police officers from tourist areas are only focused on catching foreigners riding bikes without helmets, here's the most heartwarming news of recent days. Officers from the South Kuta police station have taken steps to preserve the shoreline from erosion and have participated in saving rare species of marine fauna.
During the event aptly named 'Caring Saturday', the law enforcers headed to a small island near Tanjung Benoa. They didn't bring uniforms or handcuffs, but instead brought 50 saplings of the Rhizophora Apiculata species, which they successfully planted in a special protected area along the coast. Additionally, the officers released 68 baby sea turtles (tukik) and 3 adult turtles into the open water.
The head of the South Kuta police station, I Komang Agus Darmayana, personally led this ecological initiative.
'I want to express my gratitude to the turtle and mangrove conservation groups, as well as everyone who participated in the event. This is our contribution to preserving the coastal environment and beaches. We were happy to be involved in returning the turtles to their natural habitat,' stated Darmayana.
In his speech, he noted that the Tri Hita Karana concept (the balance between humans, nature, and spirituality) aligns with the goal of preserving the marine ecosystem. He expressed hope that such activities will help raise public awareness of the importance of sea conservation and strengthen cooperation between the police, the public, and other stakeholders.
'In the future, we will continue to carry out the "Caring Saturday" event with other social initiatives to show the South Kuta police's care for the environment and the local community,' he added.
Mangrove forests in Bali are unique ecosystems located in the coastal areas of the island. They play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity, protecting the shoreline from erosion, and providing habitat for many species of birds, fish, crustaceans, and other animals.
The largest mangrove forests in Bali:
— Ngurah Rai Mangrove Forest (Taman Hutan Raya Ngurah Rai) Location: south of Denpasar, near the airport and the Benoa area. Features: it is a protected area with wooden boardwalks through the mangrove thickets. You can take a walk, do bird watching, and enjoy nature. Access: paid entry, not far from the main road.
— Mangrove areas on Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. Islands to the southeast of Bali. Here you can take a kayak or boat to navigate through the mangrove channels — especially picturesque at sunset.
— Mangroves in Pererangan and Sanur. Smaller sections, but interesting for observing marine flora and fauna.
Sources: NusaBali
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