TIMESINDONESIA, BALI – Marine Safari Bali organized the “Clean Lebih Beach” initiative to protect nature and preserve the beauty of Bali’s beaches, particularly around Lebih Beach, Gianyar, Bali.
This beach clean-up activity involved various parties, including local villagers and communities, the traditional village head of Lebih, I Nyoman Partha, SH., a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives for the Gianyar electoral district, environmental activists concerned about waste such as Bumi Kita, and students from SDN 2 Lebih, located near Marine Safari Bali.
The event was part of the series leading up to the much-anticipated soft opening of Marine Safari Bali at the end of December 2024. It also underscored Marine Safari Bali’s commitment to marine conservation and raising awareness of the importance of protecting the environment.
More than 200 participants joined the event, working together to clean the beach and calling for regular activities to safeguard nature.
The clean-up involved employees of Bali Safari Marine as well as people from diverse age groups, professions, backgrounds, and stakeholders. Supporting the initiative were the traditional village head of Lebih, legislator I Nyoman Partha, SH., environmentalists like Bumi Kita, students from SDN 2 Lebih, and several nearby hotels and restaurants.
This activity also highlighted Marine Safari Bali’s dedication to marine conservation and to raising awareness about protecting the environment, closely connected with the upcoming opening of its new attraction in the same area as Bali Safari Park in Gianyar.
Samuel Liu, Operational Manager of Marine Safari Bali, said that he believes fun education and hands-on experiences are the best ways to inspire the next generation to care more about Indonesia’s marine sustainability, particularly in Bali.
“As preparation for the opening of Marine Safari Bali, which will be a place for education and exploration of marine life, the ‘Clean Lebih Beach’ event is an important reminder that every action we take, no matter how small, has an impact on the sustainability of our environment. This event is a call to protect, respect, and preserve the beauty and sustainability of our marine ecosystems,” he said on Saturday (December 21, 2024).
The event also served as a reminder that environmental clean-up actions should not be one-time efforts but must become a sustainable culture.
It is hoped that this initiative will inspire the public to remain environmentally conscious and change harmful habits so that plastic waste will not damage our marine ecosystems.
Nuswantara Wayan Aksara, Chairman of Bumi Kita, added that fighting plastic waste is an energetic movement that drives change in communities wherever people live.
“We motivate the community to clean up and prevent plastic waste from being swept into the sea,” he explained.
He also emphasized that Bali’s beaches are not only a tourist attraction but also a vital part of the island’s ecosystem.
“With growing concern over plastic waste and its impact on the environment, our aim is to raise public awareness about the importance of keeping Bali’s beaches clean,” he said.
This activity is also expected to provide opportunities for the community to directly participate in environmental conservation efforts.