Kepulauan Seribu National Park
| Year of Declaration: | 2017 |
| Area (hectares): | 107,489 |
| Area and Location: |
Located on the District Kepulauan Seribu, specifically on Kepulauan Seribu Utara Sub District, approximately 45 km from Jakarta
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| Description: |
KSNP is a park composed of 78 islands with unique vegetation. Endangered animals like the hawksbill sea turtle and the green sea turtle nest in the islands, while the park also runs a rehabilitation programme which aims to reverse the decline of the three species of eagles found in the islands.
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| Habitat Types: |
The national park is a combination of terrestrial and shallow marine ecosystems (corral reef, mangrove and seagrass), with 78 small islands.
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| Unique Flora: |
Rich in mangrove and seagrass species.
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| Unique Fauna: |
The park is a breeding ground for green and hawksbill sea turtles. Southern giant clams from the family Cardiidae and other giant clams thrive in the area.
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| Ecotourism Destination and Activities: |
Marine tourism activities are allowed such as diving, snorkelling.
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| Biological Richness: |
• 68 genus and sub-genus with 134 species of coral reef |