a Bali resident, said he had "never seen anything on this scale" before. Similarly, a diving travel consultant in Bali told the BBC that it was "quite uncommon" to see such a large amount of rubbish.

The team, deployed for reconnaissance ahead of Bali Yatra 2024, witnessed the accident and sprang into action.

Bali's dry season provides warm temperatures without too much rainfall and humidity – ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, sailing, snorkeling, diving and sunbathing. As these months are ...