Saving the reef: the unknown Indonesian island where coral grows like a Monet masterpiece

Saving the Reef: A Hidden Indonesian Island

I spent 10 days in the remote Ring of Fire, witnessing a volcano erupt, and visited Hatamin Island in Indonesia, a site for coral restoration.

Standing waist-deep in the warm waters, I'm handling a coral fragment with care, as part of a team from Coral Guardian, an NGO working with local communities to save ecosystems.

"It's an important mission, if coral reefs die, marine life lose their habitat, affecting the ocean's biodiversity."

According to Alen, a passionate educator from Coral Guardian, the mission is crucial for preserving marine life habitats and ocean biodiversity.

Author's summary: Saving coral reefs is crucial for marine life.

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Newcastle Herald Newcastle Herald — 2025-10-16