About
The Komodo National Park is a national park in Indonesia located within the Lesser Sunda Islands in the border region between the provinces of East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara. The park includes the three larger islands Komodo, Padar and Rinca, and 26 smaller ones, with a total area of 1,733 km² (603 km² of it land). The national park was founded in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon, the world's largest lizard. Later it was dedicated to protecting other species, including marine species. In 1991 the national park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and later as Man and Biosphere Reserve. Komodo National Park has been selected as one of the New7Wonders of Nature.
Hawksbill
The hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is a critically endangered sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is the only extant species in the genus Eretmochelys. The species has a worldwide distribution, with Atlantic and Pacific subspecies. E. i. imbricata is the Atlantic subspecies, while E. i. bissa is found in the Indo-Pacific region. The hawksbill's appearance is similar to that of other marine turtles. It has a generally flattened body shape, a protective carapace, and flipper-like arms, adapted for swimming in the open ocean. E. imbricata is easily distinguished from other sea turtles by its sharp, curving beak with prominent tomium, and the saw-like appearance of its shell margins. Hawksbill shells slightly change colors, depending on water temperature. While this turtle lives part of its life in the open ocean, it spends more time in shallow lagoons and coral reefs. Human fishing practices threaten E. imbricata populations with extinction. The World Conservation Union classifies the hawksbill as critically endangered. Hawksbill shells were the primary source of tortoiseshell material used for decorative purposes. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species outlaws the capture and trade of hawksbill sea turtles and products derived from them.
Bleaching
Bleaching occurs when corals expel their symbiotic zooxanthellae - pigmented, algae-like protozoa that live within the coral's cells. High temperature, pollution or other stresses can cause the coral to expel its zooxanthellae, leading to a lighter or complete loss of color.
Recent Activity
Firmansyah Tawang
conducted a manta survey. - at Komodo National Park
mantas at Sebayur Kecil on 28 Sep
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Firmansyah Tawang
conducted a manta survey. - at Komodo National Park
mantas at Crystal Rock on 28 Sep
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Revani Utami
conducted a manta survey. - at Komodo National Park
mantas at Gili Lawa Darat on 27 Sep
Night dive
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Revani Utami
conducted a manta survey. - at Komodo National Park
mantas at The Cauldron on 27 Sep
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Revani Utami
conducted a manta survey. - at Komodo National Park
mantas at Padar Kecil on 26 Sep
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Firmansyah Tawang
conducted a manta survey. - at Komodo National Park
mantas at Castle Rock on 28 Sep
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Corina Ruswanti
conducted a manta survey. - at Komodo National Park
mantas at Karang Makassar on 27 Sep
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irfan thofiq
conducted a manta survey. - at Komodo National Park
mantas at Manta Alley on 26 Sep
The peak of high tide, cold. But the best time to saw manta.
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irfan thofiq
conducted a manta survey. - at Komodo National Park
mantas at German flag on 26 Sep
Low visibility
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irfan thofiq
conducted a manta survey. - at Komodo National Park
mantas at Manta Alley on 26 Sep
Many mantas at the cleaning station, while rising time so cold
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irfan thofiq
conducted a manta survey. - at Komodo National Park
mantas at Manta Point & Karang Makasar on 25 Sep
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