Udayana University Postgraduate Program Holds Conservation-Themed Community Service at Lovina Beach, Buleleng
Buleleng, Bali— Udayana University
Postgraduate Program organized a community service activity entitled
“Socialization and Release of Hatchlings at Lovina Beach” on Sunday, May 25,
2025. This activity is part of an effort to educate and preserve the environment,
especially in supporting marine conservation in the coastal areas of Buleleng.
Located in the Lovina Beach area, which is famous as a marine tourism
destination, this activity succeeded in attracting the attention of various
groups, ranging from academics to local communities.
The event was attended by the
director of the postgraduate program of Udayana University, the deputy
director, study program coordinators (Koprodi), the head of unit, lecturers,
and Master of Environmental Science students. Not only from the campus, this
activity also involved the surrounding community, local village officials, and
environmentalists. This togetherness is a reflection of harmonious
collaboration between the academic world and local communities in preserving
marine ecosystems.
In his remarks, the Postgraduate
Director of Udayana University said that this activity was a tangible form of
university contribution to environmental issues that developed in the
community. "Through this socialization and release of hatchlings, we want
to raise mutual awareness about the importance of maintaining the balance of
marine ecosystems, especially in coastal areas, which are the habitat of
various species such as turtles and dolphins," he said.
The series of activities began
with the release of dozens of hatchlings into the sea by participants and
organizers as a symbol of sustainability and hope for the preservation of
nature. After that, it was followed by a socialization session that discussed
dolphin conservation in Lovina waters and the importance of waste sorting to
prevent marine pollution. This session not only broadened the participants'
horizons but also emphasized the active role of the community in maintaining
the coastal environment in a sustainable manner.
This community service activity
received appreciation from local residents who hope that similar activities can
continue to be carried out regularly. The Udayana University Postgraduate
Program itself emphasized its commitment to continue to establish partnerships
with Balinese coastal communities in order to create sustainable development
based on science and local wisdom values.
UDAYANA UNIVERSITY