5 MIN READ
04-18-2025
Pererenan Beach and Our Footprints of Care
Ucik, 4ocean Jembrana Content Correspondent
There’s something special about returning to a place that already feels like home.
Pererenan Beach, known for its stunning waves and magnetic pull on the global surfing community, greeted us that morning with the soothing sound of crashing surf and golden sunlight glinting off the water. At first glance, the beach appeared clean—almost untouched. But like many beautiful places, there was more to the story once we looked a little deeper.
As our team spread out along the back edge of the beach, we came across a hidden cache of debris tucked out of sight. Tangled among the brush and sand were clusters of plastic bottles, food wrappers, and even large discarded fishing nets—likely remnants left behind by local fishermen or carried inland during high tides.
We knew immediately this couldn’t wait.
If left alone, this trash would eventually be swept out to sea, spoiling not just the beauty of Pererenan but threatening the marine life we work so hard to protect. Without hesitation, the crew sprang into action—moving carefully through the area, picking up plastic, untangling nets, and sweeping for dangerous items.
One of the unexpected hazards? Shards of broken glass scattered across the cleanup zone. The crew took extra precautions, working slowly and methodically to ensure no one was hurt, and that future beachgoers—local and foreign alike—could walk safely across the sand.
Total Waste Collected: 305.85 lbs
Among the trash:
- Plastic bottles
- Plastic food wrappers
- Abandoned fishing nets
- Broken glass
Though it was a small cleanup by weight compared to some of our ocean missions, the impact was no less meaningful.
As we worked, several curious visitors stopped by to watch. Some offered smiles and thanks. Others brought us snacks and cold drinks—small gestures that meant the world. “It’s such a joy to meet new people every day,” one crew member reflected, “especially when they come from different countries and cultural backgrounds. It reminds us that the ocean connects us all.”
And that connection is exactly why we keep returning.
Footprints fade quickly on the sand. But our footprints of care—the choices we make to protect and preserve the coastline—leave a lasting impression.
Want to help keep Bali’s beaches beautiful?
Support cleanups like this by spreading awareness, volunteering, or donating to organizations on the front lines of ocean conservation.
Together, we can make sure every return visit reveals less plastic—and more paradise.
