Connect To Sea – With almost 75% of the world’s coral reefs, more than 1,000 types of fish and 700 types of mollusks, Raja Ampat is recognized as the waters with the most complete flora and fauna in the world.
The colors of the coral reefs in Raja Ampat waters radiate so beautifully. Without having to dive and enter the deep sea, all the contents of the shallow sea are visible and represent almost the majority of the contents of the deep sea. Small fish seem to dance showing off the contortions of their bodies. The calm waves give them the opportunity to swim in groups and get closer to human habitation. The fish combined with charming corals present a paradise for world divers. The Raja Ampat Sea has a beauty that is unmatched by any place in Indonesia. In fact, Raja Ampat can be compared to the beautiful waters of the world such as the Maldives, the Mediterranean Sea or the Fiji Islands.
Raja Ampat is the world’s top waters with the most complete flora and fauna.
The Raja Ampat Marine Area covers more than 85% of the entire Raja Ampat area. 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. Meanwhile, famous diving spots in Raja Ampat include Cape Kri which is not far from Mansuar Island, Blue Magic which has beautiful coral, and the waters around Arborek Island which is a habitat for manta rays . The fish species that live in these waters exceed the number of land animal species.
World divers love Raja Ampat so much because of the biodiversity beneath the sea, that they call Raja Ampat the world’s underwater paradise. There are many species of unique marine animals such as wobbegongs (a type of cuttlefish or squid), mini seahorses, or even large fish such as sharks , manta rays and the legendary mermaid. 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 beauty of Raja Ampat’s underwater ecosystem.
The diversity of the Raja Ampat Sea is due to the region’s position in waters between 2 continents and 2 oceans. This causes many ecosystems and species to cross between the two large regions of the Asia-Pacific.
The condition of Raja Ampat’s waters is also considered very good for the development of marine ecosystems. Sea surface temperatures range from around 28 degrees Celsius and at certain depths it reaches 27 degrees Celsius. Apart from that, sunlight can penetrate sea depths of up to 30 meters. Of course this is very good for Raja Ampat’s coral reefs and marine fish. The coral reef ecosystem in Raja Ampat also has special properties that can actively manage its own food for the organisms within it. In fact, the coral reef ecosystem in Raja Ampat is an area that is poor in nutrients and nutrients (oligotrophic).
