The colors of the coral reefs in the waters of Raja Ampat radiate so beautifully.
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Without having to dive and enter the deep sea, all the contents of the shallow sea are visible and represent almost most of the contents of the deep sea.
The calm waves
Small fish like dancing showing off their curves. The calm waves give them the opportunity to swim in groups and get closer to human habitation. Fish combined with captivating corals presents a paradise for world divers. The Raja Ampat Sea does have a beauty that has not been matched by any other place in Indonesia, even Raja Ampat can be compared to the beautiful waters of the world such as the Maldives, the Mediterranean Sea, or the Fiji Islands.
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The 10 Best Dive Sites
Raja Ampat is one of the 10 best dive sites in the world. In fact, it is recognized as the number one waters in the world which has the most complete flora and fauna in the world. A coral expert, Dr. John Veron once mentioned in his research that Raja Ampat has 450 species of coral that have been identified as still in very good developing condition. A Conservation International (CI) agency in collaboration with the National Oceanographic Institute (LON) and the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) also conducted a study in 2001 and 2002.
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The results of this study show that Raja Ampat has almost 75% of the existing coral reefs. around the world. In addition, the waters of Raja Ampat are home to more than 1000 types of reef fish and 700 types of mollusks. The conclusion of the study is that none of the world's waters have this condition other than Raja Ampat.
The Eyes of Divers
The Raja Ampat Sea area covers more than 85% of the total area of Raja Ampat. This condition is inversely proportional to the land area. This is of course a special attraction for Raja Ampat, especially in the eyes of divers. The famous dive points in Raja Ampat include Cape Kri which is not far from Mansuar Island, Blue Magic which has beautiful corals, or the waters around Arborek Island which is the habitat of Manta Rays. The fish species that live in these waters outnumber the land animal species.
The Underwater Paradise
The world's divers love Raja Ampat because of the richness of life in its underwater paradise that they call Raja Ampat the World's Underwater Paradise. Many unique marine animal species such as the wobbegong (a type of cuttlefish/squid), mini seahorses, or even large fish such as Sharks, Manta Rays, and the legendary Dugong.
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Divers also often find and swim with schools of Tuna, Giant Trevaly, or Snappers. In fact, dangerous fish such as Barracuda often accompany divers when enjoying the beautiful underwater ecosystem of Raja Ampat.
Very Good for Coral Reefs
The diversity of the Raja Ampat Sea is caused by the position of this region which is in the waters between 2 continents and 2 oceans. This makes a lot of crossing of ecosystems and species between the two large Asia-Pacific regions. The condition of the waters of Raja Ampat is also very good for the breeding of marine ecosystems. The sea surface temperature is around 28 degrees Celsius and at certain depths it reaches 27 degrees Celsius. In addition, sunlight can penetrate the sea depths of up to 30 meters, of course this is very good for coral reefs and Raja Ampat marine fish.
The coral reef ecosystem in Raja Ampat also has special characteristics that can actively manage its own food for the organisms in it. In fact, the coral reef ecosystem in Raja Ampat is an area that is poor in nutrients and nutrients (oligotropic).
The Beauty of Underwater World
The beauty of the underwater world of Raja Ampat is unquestionable. Raja Ampat is a great asset for the successful conservation of coral reefs and marine fish populations in the world. The Raja Ampat Islands have an important role for the preservation of the world's nature, therefore many world conservation organizations are directing their focus on this place. In fact, foreign tourists need a special permit to enter the Raja Ampat waters.
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The Indonesian government has also issued many restrictions on catching rare fish in Raja Ampat. In addition, various coral reef conservation efforts have also been carried out in several places such as Misool Island or Waigeo. All of this is an effort to create a natural world that starts from the underwater paradise of Raja Ampat.