On Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Student Executive Board of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Universitas Airlangga (BEM FPK UNAIR), successfully organized Jalabhumi 2025 under the theme “One Step to Plant, A Million Breaths of Life.” The event took place at the Mangrove Ecotourism Pier in Wonorejo from 07.00 to 13.00 WIB, bringing together students, academic representatives, and local stakeholders in a collaborative environmental action. As part of the Executive School program of BEM FPK UNAIR, this initiative reflects the faculty’s strong commitment to advancing global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 15 (Life on Land), through coastal clean-up efforts and mangrove planting activities. The program also reinforces SDG 4 (Quality Education) by providing a practical educational platform that integrates academic knowledge with real-world environmental action.
Jalabhumi 2025 was designed as a concrete manifestation of academic responsibility in addressing coastal environmental challenges. The activity centered on two primary actions: a coastal Clean-Up campaign and a structured mangrove planting session aimed at strengthening shoreline ecosystems. By targeting coastal waste reduction and habitat restoration, the program directly contributes to mitigating marine pollution and protecting biodiversity in coastal zones. The mangrove planting initiative is particularly significant, as mangroves function as natural coastal barriers that prevent abrasion, reduce the impact of tidal flooding, and stabilize sediment. Moreover, mangrove ecosystems serve as critical nursery grounds for various marine organisms, ensuring ecological balance and supporting the sustainability of local fisheries resources. Through this initiative, students were not only engaged as volunteers but also as emerging environmental leaders equipped with scientific understanding and social awareness.
In addition to its environmental impact, Jalabhumi 2025 played an essential role in strengthening experiential learning within the academic framework of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Universitas Airlangga. The program provided students with opportunities to apply classroom-based knowledge—ranging from coastal ecosystem management and marine ecology to community-based fisheries development—into direct field practice. This hands-on engagement enhances students’ competencies in environmental stewardship, collaborative problem-solving, and sustainable resource management. Despite unexpected weather conditions that posed physical challenges during field activities, the participants demonstrated resilience and collective spirit. The event proceeded in an orderly and safe manner, highlighting strong coordination between organizers and participants. Beyond ecological restoration, the initiative also opens opportunities for sustainable ecotourism development, potentially increasing local community income while preserving environmental integrity. Overall, Jalabhumi 2025 successfully fostered social awareness, strengthened mangrove ecosystems as natural coastal defenses, and reinforced the faculty’s dedication to sustainable coastal management and community engagement.
