Day 637 (month 21): June 29, 2026 – Bintan Island, Riau Islands, Indonesia
Bintan is home to extensive mangrove forests, vital habitats for diverse wildlife. The last two decades have seen a significant decline in mangrove cover. The need to restore coastal ecosystem health has made mangrove replanting a major focus for local conservation and tourism groups, and it was the motivation behind a project some of us did in this port. About twenty of us glided through the thick mangrove trees along the Sebong River, enjoying the peaceful beauty of this habitat. Odyssey residents sponsored crew members so they could be involved in this project also. Then, we spent an hour helping to replant mangroves in a degraded area.
The planting took place at low tide. At high tide, this area will be flooded, providing nutrients for them to thrive.
A couple creatures we saw along the way.
10 responses to “Mangrove Restoration”
One of several service projects on this trip–very very cool.
Yes! We’ve had a dozen or so projects so far, part of the Odyssey’s Global Harmony program.
Thank you for doing that! Love your adventures!
Thanks Hannah
No pictures of birds from a true…Birder?? I love lizards and snakes, so thanks for that.
I know! Unfortunately, we didn’t see any birds, although we were told there were several species of kingfishers there.
Basia your sister Dona and I were saying how young you look in your travel pictures. Travel must be rejuvenating .
Yes, I agree that travel is rejuvenating. I’ve always said, new experiences, new synapses, keeps you young. It must be all those new synapses I’m sprouting.
So great! I love that you take on these projects to benefit the communities you visit.
Yes, it’s pretty cool to be able to do this.