Analysis of marine and coastal resources sustainability in Benoa coastal bay reclamation site, Bali

Abstract

There are more than 40 reclamation cases in Indonesia during these 10 years. The classical purpose of reclamation addressed for increasing the benefit of natural resources and community welfare, but in fact in some cases it contributes the environmental problem and social conflict. Benoa coastal bay is one of the proposed to be reclaimed by private sector and had declined by most local people. The aims of this research are analyzing the sustainability of marine and coastal resources in Benoa coastal bay reclamation site based on environmental dimension. This research is conducted using quantitative multi-dimensional scaling (MDS) approach for assessing the sustainability of marine and coastal resources. The assessment result shows that the reclamation will made the environmental less sustainability (49,88% out of 100%). Further consideration is needed if the reclamation is still planning to be implemented in Benoa coastal bay.

Benoa Bay Reclamation: The Impact of Policy-Making for Social and Environment

“…Based on Handadari A S K research of the respondents' discussion and literature review, the waters of Benoa Bay have indeed suffered damage and pollution since Serangan Island reclamation (1996), toll road construction, the high load of pollutants entering the bay from inland waters due to tourism activities, port activities, and increased sedimentation. The environmental conditions in Benoa Bay and the estimated impacts from the reclamation activities in the Benoa Bay are presented based on the physical, chemical, and ecosystem aspects in Benoa Bay (Handadari & Pranowo, 2018). Environmental conditions Benoa Bay will be less sustainable if carried out reclamation.…”