So that Marine Tourism Maintain a Sustainable Sea
That morning, Tanjung Benoa Beach in the southern part of Bali looked calm. The sun is warm to touch the body. Ship engines started turning. Very noisy. Crowded people filled each side of the beach. The open space also feels crowded.
Tourists back and forth on the white sandy beach. Almost all of them are faces of foreign citizens. Her skin is white, her hair is rather red. Laughter never left their faces. Like most tourists, they also pose and express themselves to each other as cheerfully and then immortalized in camera shots.
In other places, some people are busy installing equipment on their bodies and preparing to try the existing waterspot. Starting from banana boat, flying fish, wave runner, parasailing, scuba diving, seawalker and others.
Between the boisterous beach and the tourists, several children ran around. About 7-10 years old. They ran to and fro. Not to play sand or enjoy the sea, but to bring a basket. Left hand holding basket so as not to fall when the sea breeze welcomes. His right hand holds beads in the form of a necklace and a bracelet.
With innocent faces and full of courage they offered the beads to visiting foreign tourists. However, none of the tourists bought it. Children who should only learn and play now must peddle their items one by one to tourists who vacation in their homeland, Bali.
Tanjung Benoa can be an example of how random the current Bali tourism management. Tourist transport vessels from Tanjung Benoa milling among other tourists who enjoy water attractions. At the same location there are also snorkeling and diving spots.
The number of tourists also seems out of control. Whatever is accepted. In fact, the carrying capacity of nature, especially the beach there must be a limit.
Tanjung Benoa, a favorite beach tourism location in Bali, might be a sign of Bali's overcrowding due to unsustainable tourism. In fact, tourism is the breath of the island of Bali. If the breath is short, then any activity will be hampered.