Pemuteran, Bali - Indonesia

Pemuteran’s history is defined not by ancient kingdoms but by a modern community movement that transformed a once-damaged coastal village into a global model of marine restoration. Originally a simple fishing settlement, the area suffered severe coral destruction in the early 1990s due to destructive fishing methods. This crisis led locals and international partners to create the groundbreaking Bio-Rock project, the world’s largest coral restoration initiative using mineral accretion technology. Today, Pemuteran symbolizes resilience, sustainability, and community-led tourism deeply rooted in the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana.