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Located about 24 kilometers off the coast of Java, the island is known for its rich coastal biodiversity, including mangroves, coral reefs, various fish species, and seagrass beds, which help maintain marine ecosystem balance while also attracting tourists.

Despite its potential, utilizing these resources faces serious challenges, especially concerning environmental issues such as waste accumulation, ocean pollution from plastic waste, lack of proper waste management facilities, and limited basic infrastructure in residential areas.

As part of the 2025 Indonesian Collaborative Community Engagement Program (PMKI) 24 PTNBH 2025, the team carried out a series of activities on Tunda Island from May 23 to 25, 2025. These activities included an in-depth survey and underwater clean-up, primary data collection, physical and socioeconomic surveys of the area, and diving activities to map the quality and visual potential of the underwater environment.

This activity also served as the initial stage of the SINERGI TUNDA community service program, which is planned to reach its peak in August 2025.

The activities involved the Jalan Tunda Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) led by Sudarman, as well as support from the local village government, as part of a cross-sector collaboration to promote the sustainability of local tourism management. In addition, educational visits were made to PAUD (Early Childhood Education), elementary, and junior high school to gather the community’s aspirations and foster environmental awareness from an early age.

The data collected in May will be processed by the team to formulate appropriate actions for the peak agenda scheduled for next August.

^{Underwater waste clean-up activity (Personal Documentation)}
The program, themed SINERGI TUNDA (Synergy of Education and Technology in in Environmental and Tourism Management of Tunda Island), is led by Dr. Eng. Faruq Khadami from the Environmental and Applied Oceanography Research Group, Faculty of Earth Sciences and Technology (FEST) Â鶹ֱ²¥, along with Dr. Iwan P. Anwar and a number of research assistants and students.

These efforts are expected to create a tourism ecosystem that is not only attractive to visitors but also preserves environmental sustainability and empowers local communities. The collaboration between education, technology, and community participation is believed to be the main foundation for building a responsible and sustainable marine tourism management model.

Reporter: Putri Ardianty Maulida (Oceanography, 2021)

Translator: Nadya Fini Nabila (Management, 2023)