Coral Reef Rehabilitation
Located in Sunda Strait, Sangiang Island is designated as a Marine Tourism Park that contain varied biodiversity. High sedimentation, waste deposits and boat anchors making the the coral reef in Sangiang damaged, many corals have unstable growth and leading them to the extinction.
In order to tackle this problem, PT ASC collaborating with KEHATI Foundation to rehabilitate coral reefs with long-term project. This coral reef rehabilitation program aims to restore the coral reef biodiversity population and expected to increase fisherman's catch and can increase the marine tourism.
Start by the Feasibility Studies on 2016-2017 by using polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material as a planting media for the growth of coral reefs until 2023 the coral reef shows significant growth results. Commonly cement is used to support reef growth, but PVC is less expensive, lightweight and durable material that can be easily shaped to new platforms.
Involving Holistic Effort
- + Research
- + Monitoring and Evaluation
- + Stakeholders Collaboration
- + Community Engagement
- + Education and Awareness
- + Sustainable Practices
- + Restoration and Conservation
- + Partnership with Government
