Students of the Marine Science Study Program at Bengkulu University visited CV Coral International Bali
CV Coral International is one of the leading ornamental coral cultivation companies in Indonesia. This company, which was founded in 1992, is located in Pemuteran Village, Bali. CV Coral International is known as a producer of export-quality ornamental corals. CV Coral International cultivates various types of hard and soft corals. Some of the superior types of coral produced include Acropora, Montipora, Euphyllia and Zoanthus corals. This company implements an environmentally friendly cultivation system using the fragging method. This technique is considered effective in multiplying corals without damaging natural coral reefs. CV Coral International’s decorative coral products are exported to various countries such as Japan, the United States and European countries. By implementing high-quality standards, CV Coral International can penetrate the world export market. This company plays an important role in promoting Indonesian coral in the global market.
On December 7, 2023, students from the Marine Science Study Program at Bengkulu University visited CV Coral International in Bali. This visit was carried out to find out the process of commercial coral cultivation. Students can also see firsthand the diversity of corals cultivated. During the visit, the students were given an explanation of coral cultivation methods and techniques by CV Coral International employees. They were invited to tour production facilities such as tanks for cultivating seedlings and adult corals. Students were also introduced to various types of coral ranging from soft corals to hard corals.
A visit to CV Coral International provided a very valuable learning experience for Bengkulu University Marine Science students. This visit is very useful for broadening students’ horizons in the field of mariculture. Apart from that, they also got a direct picture of how the coral cultivation process is carried out commercially. This can be a valuable provision for students in the future if they enter the arranging industry.
