Saturday 20 September 2014

4 MOST EXTREME MARINE PARK IN INDONESIA

Indonesia is an archipelago with many beautiful sea travel some of which are considered as the best marine parks in the world therefore before you come to Indonesia please see the list of the most beautiful marine park in Indonesia following,

1. BUNAKEN NATIONAL PARK



Bunaken National Park has a coral reef ecosystem is very rich. [3] There are about 390 species of coral reefs in the region. [2] species of algae that can be found in the Bunaken National Park is Caulerpa, Halimeda and Padina, while seaweed species were encountered is Thalassia hemprichii, Enhallus acoroides, and Thalassaodendron ciliatum. Bunaken National Park also has a variety of species of fish, marine mammals, reptiles, birds, molluscs and mangrove. [3] About 90 species of fish live in the waters of this regionHis national park was established in 1991 and covering an area of ​​890.65 km ². 97% of this national park is the habitat of the sea, while the remaining 3% is mainland, covering five islands: Bunaken, Manado Tua, Mantehage, Naen and Siladen.

On the mainland, the island is rich in Arecaceae, sago, woka, silar and coconut. In addition, the Bunaken National Park also has animal species that live on the mainland, such as deer and possum. Mangrove forest in the park is a habitat for crabs, lobsters, molluscs and sea birds.

2. WAKATOBI NATIONAL PARK


Wakatobi National Park is one of 50 national parks in Indonesia, which is located in the district of Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi. This national park is set in 1996, with a total area of ​​1.39 million ha, of the biodiversity of the sea, scale and condition of coral; which occupies one of the highest priority position of marine conservation in Indonesia. The depth of water in the park is varied, the deepest reaching 1,044 meters below sea level.

In this park there are panoramic beauty of the underwater world that has 25 pieces of coral reefs. Coral reefs can be found around 112 types from 13 families located on 25 points along 600 km of coastline, In addition to the beauty that is presented by the diverse coral reef, the park also has a variety of fish species. Fish species richness of this national park which is owned as many as 93 species of fish consumption and trade of ornamental fish.

For tourists who love the beauty of the underwater world can do some activities in Wakatobi National Park, such as diving, snorkeling and swimming to see the beautiful coral reefs and a variety of underwater animals and also see a variety of local culture.   

3.  KARIMUNJAWA NATIONAL PARK


Karimunjawa National Park is an archipelago numbering 22 islands located in the Java Sea, has vast 111 625 Natural Ha.Cagar Publications and waters surrounding area of ​​111 625 hectares converted into a national park by the name of Karimunjawa National Park

Currently managed by the National Park Karimunjawa Karimunjawa National Park Authority with the main task of managing the ecosystem of Karimunjawa National Park areas in order to conserve natural resources and ecosystems based on applicable legislation. In management there are many challenges to integrating conservation and economic development requires the support of all parties.
 

4. CENDRAWASIH BAY NATIONAL PARK



Cendrawasih Bay National Park is the largest marine national park in Indonesia, consisting of land and coastal areas (0.9%), mainland islands (3.8%), coral reefs (5.5%), and ocean waters (89.8%).
This national park is located in the Gulf of Paradise, the province of West Papua. Bay National Park includes the island of Paradise Mioswaar, Nusrowi, Roon, Rumberpon and Yoop.

Potential coral
Cendrawasih Bay National Park recorded 150 species from 15 families, and spread on the banks of 18 large and small islands. The percentage of live coral cover varies between 30.40% to 65.64%. Generally, coral reef ecosystems are divided into two zones: the reef zones (reef flat) and reef slope zones (reef slope). The types of coral that can be seen among other blue coral colonies (Heliopora coerulea), black corals (Antiphates sp.), And Pectiniidae Faviidae family, as well as various types of soft corals.

Famous
Cendrawasih Bay National Park is rich in fish species. Recorded approximately 209 species of fish including the inhabitants of this region butterflyfish, angelfish, damselfish, parrotfish, rabbitfish, and anemonefish.

There are four species of sea turtles that often landed in the national park is the hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), green turtle (Chelonia mydas), olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivaceae), and the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea). Dugongs (Dugong dugon), blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), coconut crabs (Birgus latro), dolphins, and sharks are often seen in the waters of 
Cendrawasih Bay National Park.

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