(Hima Ie News) Saturday, June 8, 2025, the Beach Clean Up Series 3 activity organized by the Marine Buddies Surabaya community in collaboration with the Universitas AirlanggaEconomic Student Association (HIMA IE). This activity was carried out in commemoration of World Oceans Day 2025 and received support from the Surabaya City Environment Agency. The activity took place at Kenjeran Beach, Surabaya, with the theme "Sustaining What Sustains US" as a form of concern for the sustainability of the Indonesian marine ecosystem.
This activity was attended by more than 80 participants who were young people aged between 15 to 25 years from various educational backgrounds and communities. The participants present with the same spirit, namely loving and protecting the marine environment from the threat of pollution, especially plastic waste which is a real threat to the Indonesian aquatic ecosystem.
The series of activities began at 06.00 WIB with the opening and remarks of the Marine Buddies Surabaya representatives and Hima IE Universitas Airlangga. The event continued with an educational session on the negative impact of plastic waste on the marine environment and microplastic hazards for human health and the sustainability of ecosystems. After the educational session, participants were divided into several small groups to carry out a thorough coastal activity.
In this activity, the participants managed to collect and sort waste with a total weight of about 580 kilograms. The types of waste found are quite diverse, ranging from plastic waste, household waste, wood, vehicle tires, to fishermen's used nets. The sorting process is carried out directly at the location and adjusted to the type of waste to support the sustainable waste management system.
In addition to core activities in the form of coastal clean action, this event is also filled with various interactive games and light discussion sessions aimed at strengthening relationships between participants and building a spirit of collaboration across organizations. The nuances of kinship and cooperation are felt throughout the activity, making this event not only educative but also enrich the social experience of the participants.
According to Jonatan Aditia Sihombing as Field Coordinator I, this activity is not just a clean-up of the beach, but is also an effort to form collective awareness of the importance of maintaining the environment on a sustainable manner. The same thing was conveyed by Imelda Rismawati as the Field Coordinator II, who stated that education was an important first step in shaping the mindset of the community to be more concerned and responsible for the surrounding environment.
Muhammad Gumilang Yusamsi as Field Coordinator III and representatives of Hima IE Unair added that this activity was a tangible form of student contribution to environmental issues. In addition to providing new insights, this activity also trains the ability of cooperation, expanding cross -disciplinary networks, and opening up space for direct involvement in the environmental rescue movement.
The impact of this activity can be felt directly or long term. Environmentally, this action contributes to reducing waste in the Kenjeran coastal area. Socially and educatively, this activity fosters collective awareness and responsibility among the younger generation. In terms of self -development, participants also gained valuable experience in organizing and contributing significantly to social problems. As a form of appreciation, participants get e-certificates, mild consumption, and significant memories of direct involvement in environmental actions.
The activity was closed with a joint documentation session as well as the expectations of all committees and participants so that similar activities could continue to be held routinely and involved more elements of the community. With the spirit of "Sustaining What Sustains US", the Beach Clean Up Series 3 action is expected to be a small step but has a big impact in protecting the sea, which means maintaining life itself.
