By: Shera Fanesha and Ciptanti Putri

As a maritime country where two-thirds of its territory is ocean, Indonesia has tremendous marine wealth. Unfortunately, some people do not know how to protect this marine wealth. Bomb and pesticide fishing practices are often practiced, and have a negative impact on a variety of marine coral reefs and in general on marine ecosystems.

Coinciding with its 25th anniversary, Bank Ekonomi is committed to the welfare of Indonesia's oceans by planting coral reefs in the Badul Island area in Ujung Kulon, Banten, in collaboration with WWF-Indonesia through the "Revive the Reef" program. The social action carried out on Friday (13/3) was attended by a number of Bank Ekonomi employees who directly practiced how to cultivate coral reefs.

Meanwhile, WWF-Indonesia's Project Leader for Ujung Kulon Program, Yuyun Kurniawan, explained that the activity was a real action in the rehabilitation of coral reef areas as well as an effort to improve the welfare of Indonesia's seas. "Coral reefs are a place for marine life to live and breed. If the condition of the coral reef area is well maintained, it can enrich Indonesia's marine treasures, both in terms of food security and tourism."

The peak of the event was marked by the exchange of souvenirs. A rhino statue was given by WWF-Indonesia to the Economic Bank. The rhino statue is one of the works and livelihoods of local residents in supporting tourism in Ujung Kulon. Bank Ekonomi presented plaques to WWF-Indonesia, Banten Regional Government, Ujung Kulon National Park Center, and local community representatives.