A community-based coral rehabilitation program developed by fishermen on Serangan island has attracted more tourists to Serangan to adopt coral. It has also boosted the economy of people living in the area.

Coral Adoption Program Attracts Tourists, Boosts Economy
Sailing silently: A fisherman paddles his wooden boat alongside Serangan Island. Local fishermen have launched an initiative to rehabilitate the local coral reefs, which have been damaged due to land reclamation. JP/Agung Parameswara
3 November 2013 at 22:23 (Updated on 10 May 2023 at 11:30)
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