The marine ecosystem of Uluwatu is currently threatened by the construction of a service access road and seawall along the cliffs south of the main surf breaks of Uluwatu. The road is funded by the Badung Regency government. The road is the first phase of a project to reinforce the cliffs under the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple.
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. To our knowledge and to that of our local partners, no Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been conducted for this proposed road project. Without such an assessment, it is impossible to gauge how Uluwatu’s biodiverse surf ecosystem might be affected.
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.
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