5 MIN READ
06-07-2025
Behind the Beauty: What the Coastline Hides
Ucik, 4ocean Jembrana Content Correspondent
Every morning, the coast greets early risers with calm serenity. The salty breeze, rhythmic surf, and soft glow of sunrise offer the perfect setting for a jog, a quiet meditation, or a walk along the sand. From a distance, it looks untouched.
But up close, another story unfolds.
Beneath the white sands and curling waves, plastic bottles, grocery bags, oil containers, and even near-invisible microplastics quietly tell a different truth. The contrast between natural beauty and lingering waste is jarring.
On June 7, 2025, the 4ocean crew mobilized a focused cleanup operation—not just to remove what didn’t belong, but to spotlight the damage hiding in plain sight. Led by Captain Agus and supported by Ketut, Made, Wayan Kariada, Putu Adi, Dika Setiawan, and Bagas, the team collected a total of 403.8 pounds of trash. That included 345.85 pounds of plastic waste and 57.95 pounds of mixed materials—everything from snack wrappers to used oil jugs to single-use bottles.
“The ocean is home to fish and marine life, not our trash,” one crew member said. “Start small—use a tumbler, say no to single-use plastics. If we all pitch in, this beach can truly stay beautiful.”
Still, the challenges are real. The coastline is wide, and the team—though committed—is small. Microplastics, in particular, continue to be a major concern. Too small for traditional tools and easily buried in the sand, they often slip through the cracks or wash right back into the sea.
But this effort wasn’t a one-off. It’s part of a long-term promise. A commitment to protect not just a stretch of sand, but a living ecosystem—and the future it holds.
Because keeping the coast clean isn’t just about appearances. It’s about respect. For the ocean. For each other. And for what comes next.
Waste Collected
- Plastic bottles
- Fishing nets
- Plastic food wrappers
- Sharp debris (wood with nails)
Total: 978.6 lbs of trash removed
