Why Marine Parks Matter
Why Marine Parks Matter — And Why Gili Matra Is Worth Protecting Marine Park Gili Matra | Gili Islands Indonesia | Conservation Marine parks are not just “nice ideas” for divers and snorkelers. They are one of the most practical tools we have to keep the ocean healthy while still allowing coastal communities to earn a living from it. When a marine park is managed well, everyone benefits: fish populations recover, reefs become more resilient, tourism stays attractive, and local people gain long-term opportunities instead of short-term destruction. The marine park around the Gili Islands— Gili Matra (Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan, and Gili Air)—is a perfect example of why marine parks are so important. These reefs sit close to shore, are heavily visited, and are surrounded by rapidly changing island development. That combination makes them both incredibly valuable and extremely vulnerable. The good news: when a community takes protection seriously, reef systems can remain beautiful, pro...
