A large-scale eco-project for the restoration of coral reefs has been launched in northern Bali. The regional authorities, in cooperation with the National Armed Forces of Indonesia, have set up coral growing stations and floating platforms at Banjar Beach in the Lovina area to attract fish.
The initiative is part of a program to restore marine ecosystems. The regent of Buleleng, Nyoman Sujindra, emphasized that the project has both environmental and social significance: "By preserving coral reefs, we restore marine ecosystems, promote the growth of marine organisms, and support fishermen. This is a step towards a balance between nature and the economy."
According to him, the program also aims to strengthen the coastline, which is becoming increasingly vulnerable due to erosion and climate change. The coastline of Buleleng stretches over 150 kilometers, and unlike the southern areas of the island, a significant part of the population here still lives off fishing and agriculture.
The new structures will help fishermen work closer to the shore. Previously, they had to venture many kilometers out to sea, but now artificial reefs will attract fish to the coastal area, improving catch efficiency.
The project also reflects the development strategy for lesser-known regions of Bali. The north of the island, with resorts in Lovina and Pemuteran, is becoming an alternative to the crowded south: here, tourists find tranquility, nature, and authenticity. For divers and underwater enthusiasts, the north remains a special place to see healthy corals and rich marine life.
If the coral restoration program is successful, it may serve as a model for other coastal regions of Indonesia, where ecology and tourism begin to work in the same direction.
Source: antara
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