Wakatobi Underwater Research Center of the World
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Belitong Sail program this year is believed to be able to realize that the Pacific Islands had become tourist destinations. Islands as a tourist destination after Bali third and Nusa Tenggara, was first raised by the Minister of Culture and Tourism RI Jero Wacik at the opening ceremony fireworks at Tanjungpendam end of 2008.
"The development process center of excellence research underwater world that is in preparation," said Hugua, Regent Wakatobi, at Wangi-scented, Wakatobi, Thursday (4 / 12).
Hugua mention, Wakatobi worth claiming as a real paradise in the heart of the underwater world of coral reef triangle that covers six countries, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Timor Leste. Wakatobi National Park has 750 species of coral than 850 types of coral reefs in the world.
"Of the three world-class dive center, Wakatobi is superior and amazing. It has been recognized worldwide. Caribbean had only 50 types of coral reefs, while the Red Sea (Egypt) have 300 types of coral reefs, "explains Hugua.
So far, researchers from several countries came to Wakatobi to examine the underwater biodiversity. In fact, in 2009, hundreds of researchers world will hold a meeting for a presentation about the study of underwater at Wakatobi, As an early stage, said Hugua, Wakatobi regency buildings on the island of Hoga preparing to become a laboratory wetlands (wetland laboratory) in 2009. For sources of energy, developed from hydropower, wind, or sun.
Vedic Santiaji, Project Leader Joint Program of The Nature Conservancy, WWF for Wakatobi National Park, said the natural resources in Wakatobi is allowed to be used as an incredible natural laboratory. WWF identifies eight important natural resources in the Wakatobi National Park.
Natural resources included in the Wakatobi's coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass or meadow sea (sea grass), the spawning fish, marine mammals, migratory birds, nesting sea turtles, and coastal fish. "Importantly, however, Wakatobi regency should be strict about zoning areas that have been agreed upon," said Veda. (ELN) (kompas.com)
"The development process center of excellence research underwater world that is in preparation," said Hugua, Regent Wakatobi, at Wangi-scented, Wakatobi, Thursday (4 / 12).
Hugua mention, Wakatobi worth claiming as a real paradise in the heart of the underwater world of coral reef triangle that covers six countries, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Timor Leste. Wakatobi National Park has 750 species of coral than 850 types of coral reefs in the world.
"Of the three world-class dive center, Wakatobi is superior and amazing. It has been recognized worldwide. Caribbean had only 50 types of coral reefs, while the Red Sea (Egypt) have 300 types of coral reefs, "explains Hugua.
So far, researchers from several countries came to Wakatobi to examine the underwater biodiversity. In fact, in 2009, hundreds of researchers world will hold a meeting for a presentation about the study of underwater at Wakatobi, As an early stage, said Hugua, Wakatobi regency buildings on the island of Hoga preparing to become a laboratory wetlands (wetland laboratory) in 2009. For sources of energy, developed from hydropower, wind, or sun.
Vedic Santiaji, Project Leader Joint Program of The Nature Conservancy, WWF for Wakatobi National Park, said the natural resources in Wakatobi is allowed to be used as an incredible natural laboratory. WWF identifies eight important natural resources in the Wakatobi National Park.
Natural resources included in the Wakatobi's coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass or meadow sea (sea grass), the spawning fish, marine mammals, migratory birds, nesting sea turtles, and coastal fish. "Importantly, however, Wakatobi regency should be strict about zoning areas that have been agreed upon," said Veda. (ELN) (kompas.com)
