THE BEAUTIFULL PLACE "RAJA AMPAT" (RECOMENDED FOR VACATION)
Profile
Raja Ampat is the fraction of Sorong district, since 2003.
This district has a population of 31,000 inhabitants has 610 islands (only 35
islands are inhabited) with a total area about 46,000 km2, but only 6,000 km2
of area is land, 40,000 km2 of area is ocean. The islands are unspoiled and
beautiful sea is still making a direct tourists hooked. They seemed to want to
explore all waters in the “Kepala Burung” or "Bird's Head" Papua
island.
This area had become the target of poachers of fish and
coral reefs by bombing and spread the poison cyanide. However, there are still
many people who attempt to protect the area so that the wealth of the sea could
be saved. Coral reefs in the sea Raja Ampat considered comprehensive in the
world. Of the 537 species of coral of the world, 75 percent were in these
waters. Also found 1104 species of fish, 669 species of molluscs (soft
animals), and 537 species of coral animals. Incredible.
The World Bank in collaboration with global environmental
institutions set Raja Ampat as one of the areas in eastern Indonesia which
receive assistance Coral Reef Rehabilitation and Management Program (Coremap)
II, since 2005. In Raja Ampat, the program includes 17 villages and involve the
local population. Fishermen are also trained to cultivate grouper and seaweed.
Excoticism
In the records of underwater photography in the area of
Raja Ampat, Imam Brotoseno mention that the content of the wealth of marine
life most at Raja Ampat in all areas of the world's coral triangle, namely
Filipinos-Indonesia-Papua New Guinea. This Triangle is the heart of this coral
reef world's wealth is protected and defined by international nature
conservation protection. Of the approximately 600 types of coral reefs in the
world, 75% of whom were in the waters of Raja Ampat.
With the breadth of the waters of Raja Ampat, and the wealth
of marine life is diverse, then the tourists who want to enjoy the underwater
panorama can choose some point to dive. Around the island of Kri, for example,
tourists can witness the beauty of coral reefs and many species of fish which
is amazing, including the type of fish the famous Queensland grouper, pompano,
snapper, grouper, reef sharks, tuna, napoeleon wrasse, barracuda, and giant
Trevally. The wealth of different species of fish in the area of the island
of Kri was never proved by Gerry Allen, in which he recorded at least once a
dive there are 283 species of fish. The amounts are staggering for a single
dive.
Another place to dive is in the Sardine Reef with a depth of
about 10 meters. This place serves a variety of fish including parrotfish fish
that have brilliant color. If want to try the sensation of being in a rock
tunnel, tourists can dive around the Bay Islands Kaboei Rock. On these islands
there is a bay which is a tunnel underneath a rock. In Kaboei Bay Rock also
found coral caves inhabited by bats, and in some places the remains of human
bones.
There are many other diving spots that can be traced by
divers, such as in The Passage, Island Fam, and Misool Island. Besides enjoying
the wealth of marine life, tourists can also enjoy the historical sites under
the sea, including warships and combat aircraft which sank in the waters of
Raja Ampat. Not only that, tourists can also enjoy the beauty of the islands in
the Raja Ampat. Mainland islands in this region is relatively pristine, lagoon
and the bay is quite sheltered, has a stunning stretch of beach and crystal
clear sea.
Acomodation
In the area of Raja Ampat underwater tours, tourists
can obtain adequate facilities in which there are several resorts, like on the
island of Kri, Waigeo, Mansuar, and Misool. Some resorts charge a price that is
relatively expensive because the present facilities. But the tourists with a
lower budget can take advantage of government-owned resort is much cheaper.
Another alternative is to choose to stay several days
on the ship (Liveaboard) by renting a boat that has been specially modified
Pinisi to dive a few days. The ship has a maximum capacity of 14 people, at a
cost of about Rp 90 million to Rp 110 million to cruise for a week
In addition to marine and fisheries, Raja Ampat has a
wealth of natural resources, including oil and nickel. At the bottom of the sea
also many ships have foundered former World War II, which is estimated to
contain "treasure trove" of high value. However, if wrong in
governance, it is feared exploitation activities undermine conservation and
natural beauty of the sea.
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