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Wakatobi: at the Forefront of Ocean Stewardship

Snorkeling the shallows at Wakatobi|A bird's-eye view of Wakatobi showcases the benefits of ongoing reef conservation and debris removal.|Just because you are in a remote location doesn’t mean you can escape plastic and other debris often coming in from other countries. That’s why Wakatobi is diligent about collecting any trash they see on the reefs and beach which includes debris removal efforts in the shallows of reefs the House Reef.||Diver swims over a large Table Coral at Wakatobi
|A bird's-eye view of Wakatobi showcases the benefits of ongoing reef conservation and debris removal. |Just because you are in a remote location doesn’t mean you can escape plastic and other debris often coming in from other countries. That’s why Wakatobi is diligent about collecting any trash they see on the reefs and beach which includes debris removal efforts in the shallows of reefs the House Reef.|The resort sponsors weekly village cleanups that involve up to 100 local people and works closely with the local communities.|Diver swims over a large Table Coral at Wakatobi

Last Updated on October 22, 2024 by Walt Stearns

Through Wakatobi's creation of their own Reef Conservation Program, coral reefs in their corner of Indonesia are among the healthiest in the world.

The world has finally woken up to the realization that the oceans are not dumping grounds. And while some call for plastic bans and government regulations, a growing number of organizations and communities confront the issue head on by organizing waste reduction, recycling, and cleanup projects at a local level. Wakatobi Dive Resort has not only understood this concept since opening its doors in 1995 it is a part of its genetic makeup.

A bird's-eye view of Wakatobi showcases the benefits of ongoing reef conservation and debris removal.
A bird's-eye view of Wakatobi showcases the benefits of ongoing reef conservation and debris removal.

More than twenty-five years ago, Wakatobi's founder, Lorenz Mäder, established a community-based conservation program that provides proactive protection for some 20 kilometers of coral reef and many social benefits to the local villages. This initiative has helped restore and maintain these reefs in near-pristine condition by eliminating destructive fishing practices, anchor damage and other human impacts. And these efforts don't stop at the waterline. Lorenz and the team at Wakatobi are committed not only to protecting the reefs, but to keeping waters, beaches, and the islands free of trash and waste through a variety of local engaging hands-on projects via its Wakatobi Collaborative Reef Conservation Program

Just because you are in a remote location doesn’t mean you can escape plastic and other debris often coming in from other countries. That’s why Wakatobi is diligent about collecting any trash they see on the reefs and beach which includes debris removal efforts in the shallows of reefs the House Reef.
Just because you are in a remote location doesn’t mean you can escape plastic and other debris often coming in from other countries. That’s why Wakatobi is diligent about collecting any trash they see on the reefs and beach which includes debris removal efforts in the shallows of reefs the House Reef.

This all begins at the resort. Wakatobi has established its own recycling station, and actively works to reduce the use of disposable plastic items in all phases of resort operation. Guests use reusable aluminum water containers to eliminate the use of plastic. To combat the problem of plastic waste carried by ocean currents the staff engages in ongoing debris removal efforts. Sometimes up to four times a day, the Wakatobi team cleans a kilometer (or more) of surrounding beach, removing plastics and any other debris that may wash ashore. The dive team collects any trash and debris that may be found on the reefs while other team members operating taxi boats or other tasks assisting snorkelers and divers make similar efforts to keep the shallow reef tops clean.

The resort sponsors weekly village cleanups that involve up to 100 local people and works closely with the local communities.
The resort sponsors weekly village cleanups that involve up to 100 local people and works closely with the local communities.
Lamanggau village
Lamanggau village

Wakatobi's commitments to environmental protection and cleanup go far beyond the resort boundaries. The resort sponsors weekly village cleanups that involve up to 100 local people and works closely with the communities and governments on the issues of waste management. Wakatobi provides waste bins, organizes waste collection vehicles and sponsors additional waste storage and removal mediums for the adjacent island of Tomia. To enhance local awareness of the issues, and promote sustainable practices, the resort pays a team of well-respected community leaders and influential individuals. These spokespersons use their social status within the community to increase public awareness on the issues of reef conservation and waste management on Tomia where the Wakatobi airstrip is located.

Diver swims over a large Table Coral at Wakatobi, Indonesia
Diver swims over a large Table Coral at Wakatobi, Indonesia

Lorenz and the entire Wakatobi team remain personally committed to the issues of waste management and water quality. “In my voluntary function as an eco-tourism consultant I have had countless discussions with ministers, governors and other high-ranking politicians and policy makers,” he says. “I always urge them to improve nationwide waste management on land and on boats.”

As coastal communities around the world increasingly come to terms with the urgent need for more responsible waste management practices, and the equally important need for the control and removal of debris already polluting our oceans, community-based programs such as those initiated by Wakatobi Dive Resort may emerge as one for the best solutions to the issue.

For more info, visit Wakatobi.com

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