SAVE ULUWATU

Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia is a uniquely magical place where world-class waves, a biodiverse marine ecosystem, and modern and ancient cultures all combine along towering limestone cliffs that overlook the Indian Ocean. The Uluwatu area boasts multiple waves including The Racetrack, The Peak, Temples, Outside Corner, and The Bombie. The quality and consistency of the waves at Uluwatu attract surfers from all over the world. The reefs at Uluwatu, which create world-class waves, also support a rich array of marine life, including dugongs (relatives of manatees), sea snakes, reef sharks, sea turtles, and a wide variety of reef fish species. There has even been an orca sighting in the area.

Save The Waves acknowledges the spiritual, cultural, and economic significance of the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple to the Balinese people. This ancient Hindu temple has stood for over a thousand years, drawing thousands of visitors daily. Its protection and preservation are aligned with the values of all communities that steward their cultural resources for future generations.

However, like many others throughout Bali and around the world, we are alarmed by the potential environmental risks this project poses to the surrounding marine and surf ecosystem. It is concerning that this project is advancing without appropriate analysis and public transparency regarding the potential risks to the environment and the surf, especially in such a sensitive and biodiverse area. That is why we feel an EIA(AMDAL) should be completed and presented to the public so that the project’s full environmental implications are known.