700 travelers are scavenged waste in the Sea of ​​Thousand Islands

KEPULAUAN SERIBU  – In an effort to clean up trash in the sea of dirt Tidung Island tourist sites, Kabupetan Thousand Islands, as many as 700 tourists scavenging (picking up) waste in the region.

It is hoped in this way the public would be more concerned about the environment and dispose of trash in its place.

"One by one, tourists were picking up trash money there is on the waterfront and in the middle. They also do not feel awkward or uncomfortable into the sea, "said Achmad ludfi Regent Thousand Islands.


Hundreds of tourists joined in the activity entitled 'Join Mulung Tidung 2' was held the Government of the Thousand Islands District. It is expected that such an event of high public interest in the environment.

"We welcome the activities undertaken by these tourists," said village chief accompanied by Bunyamin Tidung Island.

He added that this is a form of hygiene awareness of the tourists on the island of Tidung the latter to be excellent tourist destination in the Thousand Islands.

"Cleanliness becomes capital base for tourist attractions. Due to environmental clearance, tourists will be more comfortable, "he said.

Niken (22) claimed one of the participants of this activity is great for building awareness of environmental hygiene, especially hygiene tourist beaches on the island of Tidung.

"In addition to a clean environment, we'll have a break," he said, adding people should not throw garbage at sea, because the ocean is not trash. (Jim / ak)