Discovering The Underwater View in The Eastern Part of Java Island

SURYA.co.id | BANYUWANGI - Kabupaten Banyuwangi is well-known for being The Sunrise of Java that also has beautiful and breath-taking underwater view. You could visit Bangsring Beach that is located 20 kilometers from downtown Banyuwangi while enjoying incredible reefs with Bangsring Underwater that is managed by local fishermen.

There are some spots that could satisfy the hunger of underwater adventure with panorama full of reefs and cliffs. The soft coral in the reeds also could make you forget everything behind once you do snorkeling and diving in this place.

“The artificial reefs are the transplantations from the donors, including the ‘fish’s apartment that was put in Bangsring to be fish’s home, such as ornamented and consumption-purposed fish.” Ikhwan Arief, the manager of Bangsring Underwater.

Arief said that other than enjoying the underwater view, the visitors could do conservation activity, such as mangrove planting and reefs transplantation.

“Many people come here not only to do snorkeling and diving but also to do transplantation. In a month, there are a thousand visitors. So, they do not only do recreation but also do preservation of the underwater environment.” Arief said.

According to Arief, Bangsring fishermen have started the preservation since 2008. The damaged at first was fatal because the fishing process was using bombs.

“Now, the reefs are 80% recovered. The fishermen also do not use bomb anymore because they have already known the importance of reefs’ existence for sea in Banyuwangi,” he said.

For them who want to do snorkeling and diving will be accompanied by a professional guide from the trained fishermen.

“The safety is guaranteed. It is no problem if you are not a good swimmer because you could use the life jacket. The reefs also could be seen in the 1-3 meters depth for the beginner. ”

Meanwhile, the advanced divers could dive 15-20 meters depth.

“Do not forget to use sunscreen to prevent damaged skin.” Arief joked.

Tabuhan Island, “The Hidden Paradise”

After seeing the beautiful underwater view in Bangsring Beach, you should continue the adventure with across using fishermen boats to Tabuhan Island. Rp 500.000 for 10 persons could take you to “The Hidden Paradise”.

After passing through 30 minutes of Bali Strait, you could arrive the southern coastal of Tabuhan Island that has 5 hectares width. The white sand beach and clear greenish blue water welcome you in this island. For you who like water, you could not be patient to not dip yourself in the tranquil sea with white sand beach, including seeing ornamental fish.

If you are lucky, you could see some fishermen catch some ornamental fish with ordinary equipment.