According to reporting from The Bali Sun, new rules from leaders responsible for marine conservation in Bali’s Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan have implemented a new fee of IDR 100,000 (USD 6.50) for foreign tourists wishing to snorkel and scuba dive in the waters surrounding the outlying islands.
The fee has been implemented by the Bali Provincial Government, Maritime Affairs, and Fisheries Service and was bought into place as of 1st July 2023.
The Bali Sun report that the move has caught tour operators off guard, and they are now in the tricky position of having no choice but to increase their tour package rates to reflect the new levy.
The Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area which covers over 20,000-hectares of the ocean around Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan is home to a rich ecosystem of marine life, including coral reefs, turtles, manta rays, sunfish, and more.
Source: The Bali Sun
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