The story
Where the reef is being rebuilt.
In 2000, the Pemuteran community partnered with marine biologists to launch BioRock — submerged metal cages with a low-voltage current running through them, accelerating coral growth by 3–5x. Coral fragments are tied to the frames and over months they fuse, calcify, and become full reef structure.
Today there are 70+ frames in Pemuteran Bay, all swimmable. Most are recognisable shapes: domes, hearts, gateways, even a turtle-shaped sculpture. Each one is a thriving micro-reef hosting clownfish, anemones, juvenile fish, and macro critters.
"An artificial reef that grew real. The largest project of its kind in the world."
Easy from the beach, perfect for first dives, photography, and conservation-minded divers. Money from dives goes back into BioRock maintenance.