Meeting Whale Sharks: A Trip to Sumbawa
Snorkelling alongside the largest fish on the planet—whale sharks up to ten metres long—is one of those experiences that’s hard to compare to anything else. Saleh Bay on Sumbawa Island is considered o…
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
🌊Sumbawa is an unspoiled island near Lombok, located an hour and a half away by plane from Bali. The island mainly attracts tourists who are interested in surfing, as it has good waves and fewer peopl…
Stranded Humpback Whale Dies Despite Rescue Efforts
On Tuesday, residents of Jembrana spent several hours trying to return a huge humpback whale to the ocean, but a strong low tide made it impossible to save the animal.
Viral Video: Kids Climb Onto Giant Whale in Indonesia
A video filmed in the village of Lamalera, in East Nusa Tenggara province, is gaining popularity on Indonesian social media. Some have already dubbed it “Avatar, Indonesian-style”.
Massive Whale Washes Up Dead in Bali
On 5 May, hundreds of residents from nearby villages gathered at Anyar Sari Beach in Jembrana. For several hours, they watched a huge sperm whale that was unable to return to the ocean. It had swum to…
Nyepi 2026 in Bali: Best Hotels for a Peaceful Escape
Nyepi is a day of silence, reflection, and complete reset. It’s a rare chance to step away from noise, slow down, and experience Bali in a completely different way.
500 Baby Turtles Released into the Ocean at Kuta Beach
500 olive ridley turtle hatchlings (Lepidochelys olivacea) were released into the ocean at Kuta Beach on 29 July.
Hundreds of foreign tourists took part in the release, while the Kuta Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center had raised the hatchlings from eggs.
Blue Bottle Jellyfish Spotted Off Sanur Beach
Venomous blue bottle jellyfish have been spotted off Segara Ayu Beach (Pantai Segara Ayu) in Sanur. Their sting can cause intense itching and a painful burning sensation. Lifeguards are urging people…
Uluwatu Cliff Wall Fails Under Giant Waves
Environmentalists and surfers who opposed the construction of the retaining wall at Uluwatu are actively discussing a video that has gone viral on social media. The footage was filmed beneath the clif…
No One Owns the Ocean: The Fight for Bo’a
This story is unfolding right now on Rote Island, Indonesia. Once again, it’s a clash between business and local residents. That script is as old as time, but it’s worrying that in Indonesia these sto…
