Chandra Asri Group expands coral reef rehabilitation in Pulo Panjang
- Coral cover at Pulo Panjang increased from 32.8% in 2020 to 60.5% in 2026.
- In 2026 Chandra Asri Group transplanted 125 coral fragments onto repurposed concrete "fish apartment" structures.
- Transplanted species included Acropora grandis, Acropora intermedia and Acropora downingi (IUCN: Endangered) and Dendrogyra cylindrus (IUCN: Critically Endangered).
- Activity involved Chandra Asri Group, Yayasan Masyarakat Komunikasi Alam Bawah Laut (KABL), Politeknik Ahli Usaha Perikanan and the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries via LPSPL Serang.
Background
In 2020 coral cover at Pulo Panjang was recorded at 32.8%, indicating a moderately degraded condition. Through Chandra Asri Group’s coral reef rehabilitation program coral cover increased to 60.5% in 2026, indicating a good condition.
2026 transplant activity
In 2026 the group transplanted 125 coral fragments onto "fish apartment" structures made from repurposed concrete substrates. Species transplanted included Acropora grandis, Acropora intermedia and Acropora downingi, which the article lists as IUCN Endangered, and Dendrogyra cylindrus, listed as IUCN Critically Endangered.
Partners and expected outcomes
The activity was attended by representatives from Chandra Asri Group, Yayasan Masyarakat Komunikasi Alam Bawah Laut (KABL), Politeknik Ahli Usaha Perikanan and the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries via LPSPL Serang. The program contributes to conservation of endangered coral species, rehabilitation of degraded reef ecosystems and enhancement of fish resources, which the company expects to provide sustainable benefits for local communities in and around Serang Regency.
Source: Chandra Asri