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Manta Rays Fly High in Indonesia

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Updated by Sarah Morlock on <time class="updated" datetime="2021-04-05T14:29:43-07:00">April 05, 2021</time>
On 21st February, 2014 the government of Indonesia declared the entire Archipelago as a Manta Ray Sanctuary.  This new protection for these gentle giants of the marine world is a great win for conservation and diving tourism in the extensive island nation.  There is approx 5.8 million square kilometers of ocean in Indonesia. This decision has […]

Diving in Indonesia

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Updated by Brooke McConnell on <time class="updated" datetime="2019-09-04T16:50:56-07:00">September 04, 2019</time>
Indonesia - Blue Water - Island - Beaches Article updated September 2019 From the stunning blue waters, the glistening sunshine and breathtaking marine life – Indonesia is truly a diver’s wonderland. Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago and comprises 10 – 15 percent of the world’s coral reefs. Here you’ll find greater marine diversity than anywhere else on earth. Home to 3,000 different […]

Indonesia Announces Shark & Manta Ray Sanctuary

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Updated by Brandon Scott on <time class="updated" datetime="2013-09-09T19:25:40-07:00">September 09, 2013</time>
Manta Ray The Indonesian district of West Manggarai and Komodo has recently designated a shark & manta ray sanctuary. The region which is located in the world famous coral triangle, has now prohibited fishing for a number of threatened species including  manta rays and sharks. According to not-for-profit marine conservation company MantaWatch, Mr Sebastinus Wantung who is the head […]