South Bali conservation study targets 55,000 hectares, but designation still needs approval
Bali’s Marine and Fisheries Office is preparing a study for a proposed marine conservation area in South Bali covering about 55,000 hectares. The study is targeted for completion in 2027, but the area has not yet been formally designated.
ANTARA News Bali reported on 7 June 2026 that the proposal still needs central government approval of the marine-space allocation before Bali can make a final designation. Budget limits and the need for expert input mean the study is being prepared gradually.
If the area is eventually designated, the plan described by the agency includes different zones, such as limited-use and core zones. Recreation, tourism and sports activities would then be regulated, and activities in the designated area would require an admission ticket. There is no fixed start date in 2027 and no confirmed price of 100,000 rupiah per person or activity.
What this means for current trips
The proposed conservation area is not currently a new confirmed ticket regime. Boat operators, beaches and tour providers should continue to be checked for their current schedules, access rules and prices. Travellers should confirm directly with the operator before departure and should not assume that an activity is either permanently free or already subject to the future scheme.
Source: ANTARA News Bali, 7 June 2026.
Sources and background
These sources support the topics listed below, not every statement or current price in this article.
- [1] UPTD Kawasan Konservasi — Dinas Kelautan dan Perikanan Provinsi Bali.
- [2] Peraturan Daerah Provinsi Bali No. 2 Tahun 2023 — Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah 2023–2043.
- [3] ANTARA News Bali: Bali Finalizing Study for Southern Waters Conservation Area (official state news agency, direct quotes from Kepala Dinas KP Bali).
Frequently Asked Questions
No. A study is being prepared and a final designation still needs central government approval of the marine-space allocation.
No fixed opening or designation date has been confirmed. 2027 is the study target.
No such price has been confirmed. Fees and ticket rules would be set after designation and regulation.
Use the current operator schedule and price, confirm details directly before travel, and watch for official updates.
