Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumatera Bagian Selatan (Sumbagsel)\nhas planted 760 coral seedlings at three sites in the waters around\nTikus Island, Bengkulu City, as part of efforts to help restore the\ncoral reef ecosystem in the coastal area.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis planting is not merely about increasing the number of corals,\nbut is an initial step towards restoring the Tikus Island ecosystem. We\nare targeting a growth success rate of 80 per cent, so monitoring and\nmaintenance need to be carried out together,\u201d said Area Manager\nCommunication, Relations & CSR of Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional\nSumbagsel, Rusminto Wahyudi, in Bengkulu via electronic message received\non Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The planting was carried out through the Pulau Baai Fuel Terminal\ntogether with Stars Diving Bengkulu and the local community, using 40\nspider racks as transplant media. Each rack contains 19 coral seedlings\nand was placed at three different depths.<\/p>\n
The transplant racks were placed at depths of around 2 metres, 4\u20135\nmetres, and 6\u20137 metres. The spider method has also been used in coral\nreef rehabilitation research in the waters of Tikus Island and has shown\ngood coral survival potential at certain depths.<\/p>\n
The target growth success rate of up to 80 per cent means the\nplanting will be followed by monitoring and maintenance. This step is\nnecessary to ensure that the planted seedlings can develop and support\nthe recovery of the coral reef ecosystem in the Tikus Island area.<\/p>\n
The coral reef restoration effort also involves the local community,\nincluding a tourism awareness group (Pokdarwis) fostered by Pertamina.\nCommunity involvement is expected to strengthen awareness of the marine\necosystem, because coral reefs are linked to the presence of marine life\nand the tourism potential of Tikus Island.<\/p>\n
The planting of 760 seedlings coincided with the commemoration of\nNational Nature Conservation Day (HKAN) 2026. The activity at three\nsites in the waters of Tikus Island is part of the efforts of Pertamina\nPatra Niaga Regional Sumbagsel, together with the community, to protect\nand restore the marine ecosystem sustainably.<\/p>\n
Rusminto said the involvement of the community and Pokdarwis is\nexpected to ensure that efforts to protect Tikus Island do not stop at\nthe planting activity, but continue through monitoring and maintenance\nof the coral reefs.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy involving the community and Pokdarwis, we hope that concern for\nthe preservation of Tikus Island can continue to grow and provide\nbenefits for both the environment and the community,\u201d said Rusminto.<\/p>\n
Head of the Bengkulu City Environmental Agency, Anshar Amin,\nappreciated the collaboration between Pertamina, the community, and\nresidents in protecting the marine ecosystem of Tikus Island.<\/p>\n
\u201cConservation requires real action and the involvement of many\nparties. What was done today is a positive step towards restoring coral\nreefs while increasing public awareness of Bengkulu\u2019s marine\nenvironment,\u201d said Anshar.<\/p>\n
For Tikus Island, coral reefs not only serve as a habitat for various\nmarine life, but also act as a natural buffer that helps protect the\nland from ocean waves. The condition of the coral reef ecosystem is\nlinked to the sustainability of the coastal area and tourism activities\non the small island.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pertamina-plants-760-coral-fragments-to-restore-tikus-island-reef-in-bengkulu-1786445854", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }