Pertamina Trans Kontinental Encourages Young Generation to Protect Marine Ecosystems

The laughter and enthusiasm of hundreds of elementary school students broke the silence of Tangkoko Beach in Bitung, North Sulawesi. With bright eyes, the children listened to stories about coral reefs and eagerly competed to answer questions about marine life from volunteers of Perwira Pertamina Trans Kontinental (PTK) and the Pertamina Group.

This moment was the heart of the ‘Coastal Education 2026’ initiative, an educational platform for elementary school students on the importance of maritime conservation. On Saturday, 18 July 2026, children from coastal areas gathered with PTK and Pertamina Group volunteers to learn about maintaining the cleanliness of the beach environment.

A lasting impression was felt by the participants. One of them, Noelia, a student from SD Inpres 482 Batu Putih, Bitung, expressed her joy at being invited to learn while protecting the environment and her coastline. ‘I was taught how to respect living creatures, keep the environment clean, and care for the marine ecosystem. It was really fun! I hope PTK can come here again to hold an event like this,’ Noelia said.

The learning-through-play activity was also held to enliven National Children’s Day. The participants’ enthusiasm also ignited the spirit of the volunteers who accompanied the event. Juno, a PTK officer, expressed his happiness interacting with the students. ‘Today’s event was very exciting. I saw how high the children’s spirits were in participating in every activity. The hope is that this programme can be consistently implemented to build and foster awareness in creating a safe and comfortable space for the marine life within it,’ Juno stated.

The coastal area of Tangkoko Beach holds high ecological value as part of the Coral Triangle, the world’s centre of marine biodiversity recognised by the CTI-CFF Seascapes Working Group.

Beyond education, PTK also held a ‘Coastal Clean Up’ action in collaboration with the Bitung City Environmental Agency, the Education and Culture Office, the Bitung Harbormaster and Port Authority Office, local village heads, and community driving elements such as the Family Welfare Empowerment (PKK) group.

Seeing the positive impact on the children and the environment, PTK’s Acting CEO, Eko Cahyadi, affirmed the company’s long-term commitment to the sustainability of this coastal region.