The area was transformed from a site previously damaged by destructive fishing practices into a protected marine sanctuary by a local fishermen's group.
The floating house serves as a research station and a monitoring center for coral transplantation projects.
It is one of the few places in Indonesia where the public can swim in a controlled enclosure with rescued or juvenile reef sharks.
The reef ecosystem here is part of the biodiversity corridor spanning the Bali Strait.
Bangsring Underwater is a conservation-focused marine tourism area located in the Banyuwangi Regency of East Java. The site centers on a floating house platform positioned about 15 meters from the shoreline, providing direct access to a managed coral reef ecosystem. Visitors engage in snorkeling and scuba diving to observe a wide variety of reef fish and rehabilitated coral structures. The site originated as a coral reef conservation initiative led by local fishermen who transitioned from environmentally harmful fishing practices. It features a unique shark nursery enclosure where visitors can swim with harmless blacktip reef sharks. Infrastructure includes rental equipment for snorkeling and diving, boat services to nearby Menjangan Island, and basic facilities for changing and showering.
The floating house deck, which offers a panoramic backdrop of the Bali Strait and the surrounding reef.
Bring your own snorkel gear if you prefer personalized equipment, though rentals are available on-site.
Apply only reef-safe sunscreen to avoid damaging the transplanted coral colonies.
Inquire at the floating house about boat trips to Menjangan Island for more advanced diving opportunities.
Avoid visiting during the peak of the rainy season, as strong currents and lower water visibility can significantly limit diving activities.
Do not touch or stand on the coral reef; avoid feeding the fish outside of designated interaction areas.
