Improvement of knowledge and attitude in conservation of mangrove and coral reefs through environmental education community network model

Abstract

Abstract damage to coral reefs and mangroves results in disturbed ecosystem balance. This needs to be anticipated, one of which is through learning This research developed environmental conservation model through Environmental Education Community Network (EECN) and aimed to know the knowledge and attitude on the conservation of mangrove and coral reefs on students through EECN. This research was experimental research involving 40 high school students in the Jakarta area. Students got lectures on mangroves and coral reefs as well as observation and direct planting of mangroves and coral reefs in Tidung Island, Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu, Indonesia). Knowledge data and attitudes were obtained before and after treatment. The results showed that there were significant differences to the knowledge and attitude on the conservation of mangrove and coral reefs before and after treatment. This implies that direct field recognition supplied benefits and changes in knowledge and attitudes on conservation.