Back from the Brink

A village in North Sulawesi restored its coral reefs and turned itself into a top-flight dive destination. The ecotourism drive is entirely run by the villagers.

A stretch of glistening white beach sits tucked away behind a dense mangrove forest. For visitors to Bahoi Village in North Minahasa Regency, the spot is just a short walk over a bridge where leaves provide a welcome relief of shade.

A house owned by Konstansi Panc