Wakatobi National Park has an area of approximately 1,39 million HA have the potential of marine natural resources of great value, both species and uniqueness, which presents amazing underwater panorama. In general, the waters have configurations ranging from flat, sloping towards the sea, and bertubir steep. Varying water depths up to 1044 meters with bottom waters mostly sandy and rocky. The park consists of four major islands, namely Wangi-scented, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko located in Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi.
In 1994, some people in the team conducted a survey in the Wakatobi IPB. From the results of the survey revealed that they did, that there is a diversified natural Wakatobi underwater, such as coral reefs and various marine animals. region presents a panoramic underwater so charming and very nice as a diving spot. After carefully studying the IPB team's findings, the Minister of Forestry in 1996 issued a decree that sets No.393/Kpts-V/1996 Wakatobi as a national park.
In the park there are panoramic beauty of the underwater world with 25 pieces of coral reef. Coral reef can be found about 112 kinds of 13 families located on 25 points along 600 km of coastline. In addition to the beauty that is presented by the diverse coral reefs, the park also has a variety of fish species. Fish species richness national park is owned by 93 species of fish and ornamental fish trade consumption.
In addition there are several types of sea birds such as geese brown stone, Malay plover, king prawns Eurasia. There are also types of turtles that often landed on islands in the national park hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta), and fission turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea).
Normally, sperm whales were also in Wakatobi in November, while the other hemisphere freezes. In the relatively warmer waters of Wakatobi and abundant feed the whales could be filling the stomach. At that moment, the sea monster assembled. Why is it called the sea monster? Because sperm whale with characteristics similar to sperm-shaped white dots on the head was included in the order Cetacea, which in Greek means the sea monster.
In addition to sperm whales, Wakatobi waters are also inhabited by other sea monsters. For example, manta rays (Manta ray) are classified as body size and shape as a giant sea monster. Manta is one of the distinctive and unique fish, which is only found in tropical waters.
For tourists who love the beauty of the underwater to do some activities in Wakatobi National Park, such as diving, snorkeling and swimming to see the beautiful coral reef and colorful fish dancing and also witnessed various cultural communities.
Hoga Island (Resort Kaledupa), Binongko Island (Resort Binongko) Tamia and Resort is an attractive location worth visiting, especially for diving, snorkeling, marine tourism, swimming, camping, and cultural tourism.
To reach the site, visitors can go from Kendari to smells with regular fast boat that operates twice daily, with a journey time of five hours or every day with a timber ship for 12 hours. Of smells to Lasalimu visitors can ride four-wheeled vehicle for two hours, then climb aboard the fast-Wanci Lasalimu for an hour or timber ships Lasalimu-Wanci for 2.5 hours. Wanci is the first gate to enter the Wakatobi National Park.
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