Eco-Festival “Segara Alas Mandala” Encourages Public Awareness of Mangrove Conservation

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  • Sabtu, 25 April 2026
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On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Eco-Festival “Segara Alas Mandala” was successfully held in commemoration of Earth Day 2026 at the Mangrove Conservation Area of Rove Garden Bali. This event was organized by the Marine Guard Foundation in collaboration with Rove Garden Bali as a form of commitment to sustaining terrestrial, coastal, and marine ecosystems, as well as to enhance public understanding of the crucial role of mangroves as connectors within Earth’s ecosystems.


The event was attended by representatives from the Bali Provincial Marine and Fisheries Office, the Denpasar Marine Management Center, the Denpasar Environmental Agency, as well as members of the academic community from Udayana University, particularly the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Marine and Fisheries. Participants included members of the general public, university students, high school and junior high school students, and early childhood learners.

The program began with an opening by the master of ceremonies, followed by the singing of “Indonesia Raya,” a joint prayer, and welcoming remarks from a representative of the Marine Guard Foundation, drh. Manik Mustika. In the speech, it was expressed that the event is expected to generate positive impacts for the community, both ecologically and economically. This was followed by remarks from a representative of the Head of the Denpasar Marine Management Center, who stated that “Segara Alas Mandala is a very meaningful title. Hopefully, this event will raise public awareness of how important mangroves are for the ecosystem.” The next speech was delivered by a representative of the Bali Provincial Marine and Fisheries Office, who officially opened the event and expressed hope that the program would bring tangible benefits to Bali in the future.


The first talk show session, moderated by drh. Manik Mustika, carried the theme “Mangroves Are Not Just Trees at the Water’s Edge, but Guardians of Life.” The speaker, Dr. Dewa Gede Wiryangga Selangga, S.P., M.Si., presented key insights on threats to mangrove ecosystems, monitoring methods, and the importance of ecosystem restoration.


The second talk show session was moderated by drh. Yudi and featured the theme “The Crucial Role of Mangroves as a Bridge Between Terrestrial and Marine Ecosystems,” delivered by Dr. Ni Made Ernawati, S.Kel., M.Si. During the discussion, participants highlighted the importance of mangroves as habitats for various marine organisms such as crabs and fish. The session also addressed issues of pollution and spore growth in mangrove environments. The speaker explained that uncontrolled infrastructure development can disrupt tidal patterns, thereby affecting mangrove ecosystem health. Additionally, the session discussed mangrove protection regulations based on Government Regulation No. 27 of 2025, Article 24, concerning standard criteria for mangrove damage, as well as the importance of economic approaches to raise public awareness, such as mangrove seedling cultivation and sales.


The following talk show focused on “green careers,” featuring speakers from Bali Exotic Marine Park, Vincent Ivan Tanaya, and Rove Garden Bali, Evelyn Rania. They discussed career opportunities in environmental and conservation sectors. The session began with a question from a participant named Ayub: “Does Bali Exotic Marine Park have a program design or permit that allows visitors to interact directly with dolphins?” This was answered by Vincent Ivan Tanaya, who explained, “At Bali Exotic Marine Park, visitors can not only observe dolphins directly but also interact with them, allowing them to better understand the condition of the dolphins.” The session concluded with a closing message from Evelyn Rania: “Hopefully, we can take better care of nature and work together to protect existing ecosystems”.


Following the talk show sessions, the event continued with guided mangrove trekking, mangrove planting, as well as eco-art sessions, an eco-bazaar, and networking activities conducted simultaneously. The mangrove planting was carried out in two sessions: the first by invited guests and the second by general participants.


The event concluded with a reflection and collective commitment session as a form of shared awareness of the importance of environmental conservation, particularly mangrove ecosystems. The program ended with a group documentation session involving all participants and organizers. Overall, the event ran smoothly and received high enthusiasm from participants.



Author: Aci LPM SS
Editor: Gheriya Rahima Daris LPM SS


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