KILUAN BAY

Kiluan Bay History

          The legend began when the era of the Majapahit Empire began to collapse and Islam arrived in Indonesia. In the first region into a pennant or farming communities Pekon Onion, known for a very powerful newcomer. He was Raden Mas Arya, there are two versions of the origin of man there is a call coming from Malacca also there is a mention of Banten region. Because of his power that is unbeaten at that time, even as his power he can know when death will arrive. And, one day Raden Mas Arya sparring challenged one local resident (people do not know who the identity of the challenger). According to one version, the challenger is a martial arts teacher from the area Kotaagung, Tanggamus.           Knowing death soon arrive in the hands of the challenger, Raden Mas Arya asks buried on an island. He also told his weakness in certain parts of his body pierced with guns instead of besi.Sesuai with his request, dimakamkanlah Raden Mas Arya on the island, named Kiluan. "Mayatni buried in Apeldoorn, Sina Sangun Kiluan ni (His body was buried here, indeed the demand," said Matt Cik. According to an activist Foundation Love To Nature (Ancestor) Yeye, there really is such a legend. However, of the various stories he gets, there are many versions that make the island one name Raden Mas Arya story. On a hill in the middle of the island there are certain rituals that taught the people there. "But that must be maintained is the preservation of the island and all marine habitats in the region as a tourist attraction island," he said.

Location of Kiluan Bay

 

         To maximize your vacation time is short, better journey starts at night. Night trips also performed in order to arrive in Lampung in the morning or when the light of the situation because the state of the road to Kiluan sometimes bad and steep path. To get to Kiluan, first you have to reach the port of Merak. Directly to the port of Merak Bakauheni with the distance of about 2 hours. Quiet, ships crossing the line was available for 24 hours non-stop with an intensity of about one hour. Arriving at the port of Bakauheni, you can head towards Dublin city and continues to the Gulf Kiluan by passing Padang Mirror. On the way you will pass through the Palm Beach Moor (Klara) pretty quiet and lonely enough in the morning. You can buy food on the street and have breakfast together in the Clare Coast. There Saung Saung and some boats are rented canoe. Perhaps, while a break and relax muscles during long trips, you can play water or canoe paddle in calm waters at the moment Klara Beach. Klara Beach, the remaining approximately 2 to 3 hours drive again up the hill and down the steep valleys to reach Kiluan. Do not worry bored, along the way a lot of fun things that can be observed. There are stilt houses line the side of the road with a clothesline brown seeds that emit piercing sour aroma and yellow rice fields during the harvest season, starkly contrasts with the background of green hills.

Flora and Fauna

         That said , a collection of Dolphins in the Gulf Kiluan is the largest in Asia . In fact , in the World . Travelers who are interested in watching from near the Dolphins in the natural habitat can rent a boat outrigger . If lucky , tourists can also watch the Green Turtle , which at times rise to the surface of the Sea . Not content to enjoy the natural scenery in Kiluan Bay , visitors can stay there . Only , the conditions are not too bagus.Di inn this island you can see a collection of Dolphins by the hundreds tail . There are at least two types of Dolphins in these waters , the first species is the Bottle Nose Dolphin ( Tursiops truncatus ) with a larger body and shy . The second species is the Dolphins Part Length ( Stenella longirostris ) are smaller bodied and happy jump .
        You also can go around the island by outrigger boat while enjoying the beautiful scenery . In the afternoon, you can see the black and hairy primate loud voice shouted to each other . Yes , gibbon ( symphalangus syndactylus ) and Hoop ( Presbythis Melalops ) and Slow Loris ( Nycticebus coucang ) . very often seen jumping from one tree to another . the birds chirp was heard almost every morning and afternoon are capable of soothing the mind . If lucky , tourists can also watch the Green Turtle ( Chelonia mydas ) and Hawksbill ( Eretmochelys imbricate ). Not to mention if you are to Kiluan at the time of the Full Moon . The beauty of the full moon will cause a sense of wonder to the Creator . In the light falling on the surface of sea water to make bright. The natural beauty of this is going to be a memory not easily forgotten.        Dolphins were quite familiar with humans . Happy dolphins approaching boats or ships passing in the middle of the ocean . From afar , the dolphin fin -like antenna submarine . After the close , the dolphin was jumping , alternately diving , arises sink , hardly any distance by boat . They seemed to show themselves to the human race and an easy touch.

Kiluan Bay Beauty

TOGEAN ISLAND

Location of Togean Island

Administratively, the islands belonging to the region Togean Tojo Una-Una regency, Central Sulawesi. a cluster of small islands in the middle of the transverse Tomini. There are 6 major islands in the archipelago, namely Batudaka, Talatakoh, Togean, Una Una, Walea Bahi and Walea Kodi. This area is a tropical maritime climate with seasonal climatic properties. Based on the record BAKOSURTANAL, the dry season occurs between August and November, while the rainy season occurs between December and July. The maximum temperature range from 34 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is around 26 degrees Celsius. Record of 50 years conducted in Una Una shows the average 3246 mm rainfall per year. Waves and currents in the waters around the islands Togean relatively quiet throughout the year.

Flora and Fauna

         Togean Islands pick the various types of ecosystems both on land and at sea, ranging from lowland forest (low-land forest), coral reefs (coral reefs), mangroves (mangroves), rocky beaches, and sea grass (sea-grass beds) .Togean Islands are part of an important coral reef ecosystems of the 'Coral Triangle' (Coral Triangle) which are areas that have the highest coral diversity in the world. This covers the coral triangle of Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, until Microneasia. In the document Marine RAP (2001) stated that Togean is "The Heart of the Coral Triangle". Coral reefs in the archipelago Togean rich marine biodiversity with reef type (fringing reef), reef barrier (barrier reef), and coral ring (atoll) are located adjacent to each other.
          Togean Islands has a high biodiversity. On land (terrestrial) and at sea (marine) protected fauna recorded several types of monkeys, for example Togean (Macaca togeanus), lizards Togean and others. Results of Marine Rapid Assessment Program (MRAP) in the islands Togean, conducted by CII in collaboration with the Institute for Oceanography LIPI and the University of Hasanuddin, 1998 and have identified at least 262 species of coral are classified into 19 familia at least 25 coral islands scattered Togean. Results of Marine RAP also documented coral species endemic Togean, namely Acropora togeanensis at 11 observation points reef. 6 new coral species are also found in the Banggai archipelago Togean and that each of the types of the genus Acropora, Porites, Leptoseris, Echinophyllia and 2 types of the genus Galaxea. Based on the research results of Wallace et al, from a total of 91 species of Acropora are found in Indonesia (the highest in the world), 78 of which are in the islands Togean. Coral reef fish species in the archipelago Togean recorded 596 fish species included in 62 familia. Type Paracheilinus togeanensis and Escenius sp allegedly an endemic found only in the islands Togean. It also recorded 555 species of molluscs from 103 familia, 336 gastropods, 211 bivalves, cephalopods 2, 2 and 4 species of chiton Scaphopoda. According to data BKSDA and BAPPEDA Poso, extensive mangrove islands is estimated at about 4,800 ha Togean spread across several large islands such as Talatakoh, Togean, Batudaka, and most of the island Walea Bahi. The existence of mangrove forests (mangroves) in addition to maintaining the integrity of the islands Togean coastline also support the potential of fisheries and coral reef ecosystems is a mainstay of community life Togean. Although it has an area that is not too big, but the mangrove forest has a very important function for the islands Togean which is an area of ​​small islands.
        Survey by CII and the Cornerstone Foundation in 2001 identified 33 mangrove species in Togean Islands consisting of 19 true mangrove species (true mangrove) and 14 species of mangrove follow (associate mangrove). All 33 species of mangrove are grouped in 26 genera and 21 familia.
          Fauna that live in the mangrove forest identified at least 50 species belonging to 47 genera, namely the class Aves (10 genera), Pisces (10 genera), amphibian (2 genera), reptiles (3 genera), Mammals (2 genera), and Benthos (20).

Togean Island Beauty

WAKATOBI ISLAND

Location of Wakatobi Island

 

          one district in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. The capital of the district is located in Wangi Wangi, established by the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 29 of 2003, dated December 18, 2003. Its area is 823 km ² and has a population of 94 846 in 2011 inhabitants. Wakatobi is also the name of a national park set in 1996, with a total area of ​​1.39 million hectares, of the biodiversity of the sea, the scale and the conditions of coral which occupies one of the highest priority position of marine conservation in Indonesia.

Flora and Fauna

Based on data from the Operational Wallacea (Opwal), Wakatobi has 750 of the 850 coral species in the world. More of the collection in the Caribbean that only 650 species. No wonder, when the beauty of the underwater world in Wakatobi will be commensurate with views over the sea. Not to mention the wealth of the island budaya.Tiap have different characteristics.
In this park there is a panoramic view of the beauty of the underwater world that has 25 pieces of coral reefs. Coral reefs can be found around 112 types of 13 families located on 25 points along 600 km of coastline. The types of coral including:

• Acropora formosa
• Hyacinthus
• Psammocora profundasafla
• Pavona cactus
• Leptoseris yabei
• Fungia molucensis
• Lobophyllia robusta
• Merulina ampliata
• Platygyra versifora
• Euphyllia glabrescens
• Tubastraea frondes
• Stylophora pistillata
• Sarcophyton throchelliophorum
• Sinularia spp.

 

In addition to the beauty that is presented by the diverse coral reef, the park also has a variety of fish species. Fish species richness of this national park owned as many as 93 species of fish consumption and trade of ornamental fish include:

• Argus bintik (Cephalopholus argus)
• Takhasang (Naso unicornis)
• Pogo-pogo (Balistoides viridescens)
• Ikan Napoleon (Cheilinus undulatus)
• Ikan merah (Lutjanus biguttatus)
• Baronang (Siganus guttatus)
• Amphiprion melanopus
• Chaetodon specullum
• Chelmon rostratus
• Heniochus acuminatus
• Lutjanus monostigma
• Caesio caerularea

Wakatobi Island Beauty

 

 

LEMBEH STRAIT

Lembeh Strait History

            Mawali wreck the literal meaning of junk Mawali is one point diving in Lembeh Strait which proved to have historical value. Looks like his name, at this point there is evidence of the history of World War II Japanese war wreck show called Mawali which sank in the days of World War II. The cargo ship caught fire and sank in the Lembeh Strait, in 1943.             The historical value is the main attraction of the divers in addition to the beauty of the coral and marine bio. Because they can see the direct evidence of the history of World War II ships with a length of approximately 65 meters. Mawali wreck can be found at a depth of 15 -30 meters below sea Lembeh Strait. The hull has been covered with soft corals and algae decades. So on the face of the above does not seem like a shipwreck. The structure of the standard form of the ship can be seen when going from downstream, or carefully observing the position of the vessel shape from top to bottom. Although the state of the wreck is still intact, but it is not safe to ride because of the instability of the structure due to age and the influence of sea water. There are certain limits where the divers are allowed to explore and see from a safe distance. Mawali Wreck Dive Spot, located right on the edge of the back and forth flow of ships passing through the Strait of Lembeh. With a fairly strong water flow during the day and combined with the depth it is highly recommended for divers to dive in the morning. Because in the morning haris visibility is still very good and fast-flowing yet. In addition, also for professional divers who love to dive two to four times a day is recommended to make this point because the first location in relation to its depth. The hull also be a variety of marine life that exist in the Lembeh Strait. Unique sea creatures that can be found such as Scorpion Fish, Spotted Barramundi Cod, Ghost Pipefish, Stonefish, Batfish, Frogfish, School of Shrimpfish, Banded Sea Snake, Leatherjacket Fish, Shrimp Tozeuma, Pygmy Seahorse and lionfish.

Location of Lembeh Strait 

 

          To get to the Lembeh straits, must first overland along the ± 45 kilometers from the city of Manado to Bitung town. In the journey from Manado to Bitung, public transportation is used, among others, is a bus-sized double ankle 3/4 or taxi from Manado to Bitung. Arriving in Bitung, proceed with the sea crossing by boat motors ± 15 minutes from Bitung seaport. This crossing is relatively very safe because the sea is blocked by the island of Lembeh so surface water is relatively calm.

Flora and Fauna

Flora and fauna in the strait lembeh indeed very fascinating. Various fascinating fish, colorful coral reefs and other marine animals such as octopus, Banggai cardinalfish, squid, scallops colorful, mandarin fish, lion fish with bright colors, and also a variety of other flora and fauna that will surely make you feel at home for long under the sea.

Lembeh Strait Beauty

BANGKA ISLAND

Bangka Island History

           The Province of Bangka Belitung , Bangka Island primarily alternated be conquered area of Sriwijaya and Majapahit . After the capitulation of the Netherlands , Bangka Belitung Islands became a British colony as the " Duke of Island " . May 20, 1812 the British rule ended after the London Convention August 13, 1824 , the colony power shifts between MH Bangka Belitung . Court ( UK ) with K. Hcyes ( Netherlands ) in Muntok on December 10, 1816 . Dutch rule against it Depati Depati Barin and his son Amir , which was known as Amir Depati war ( 1849-1851 ) . The defeat of the war led to Depati Amir Amir Depati exiled to the village of Kupang NTT Tears . On the basis of Stbl . 565 , dated December 2, 1933 on March 11, 1933 in the form of the Pacific Islands Onderhoregenheden Resindetil led by a resident of the Pacific Islands with 6 Onderafdehify which is led by Ast . Resident . In Bangka Island are 5 Onderafdehify which eventually became 5 residency was in Belitung Island are 1 residency . In the era of Japan , the Pacific Islands residency in command by the Japanese military government called Bangka Beliton Ginseibu . After the proclamation of independence of the Republic of Indonesia, by the Dutch in the form of Bangka While the Council on December 10, 1946 ( stbl.1946 38 ) which then officially became Bangka Council , chaired by Datuk Musarif appointed Leo Bandaharo Netherlands on 11 November 1947 . Board of Bangka an Autonomous Government Institutions High . On January 23, 1948 ( stb1.1948 123 ) , Council of Bangka , Belitung Council and County Council joined the Federation of Bangka Belitung and Riau ( FABERI ) which is a part of the Republic of Indonesia (RIS ) . Based on Presidential Decree No. 141 Year 1950 RIS re-unite with the Republic of Indonesia ( Republic of Indonesia ) to apply the law No. 22 of 1948. On April 22, 1950 by the Government submitted to the Pacific Islands region of South Sumatra Governor Dr . Mohd . lsa witnessed by Prime Minister Dr . The judge and the Pacific Islands Council disbanded . As a resident of the Pacific Islands designated R. Soemardja domiciled in Pangkalpinang.Berdasarkan 1950 Provisional Constitution and Law No. 22 of 1948 and Law No. 4 dated 16 November 1956 residency of the Pacific Islands are located in South Sumatra and Bangka also formed small town Pangkalpinang . Under Law No. 1 of 1957 became Municipal Pangkalpinang . On May 13, 1971 President Soeharto inaugurated as the capital of Sungai Liat Bangka . Under Law No. 27 of 2000 Pangkalpinang City area , Bangka and Belitung province becomes province of Bangka Belitung , the Acting Governor of the Amur Muhasyim first Drs SH dsn first Chairman of the Parliament H. Emron Pangkapi . Furthermore, since the date of January 27, 2003 archipelagic province of Bangka Belitung experiencing regional growth by adding 4 new districts namely West Bangka Regency , Central Bangka , Bangka Belitung and South East .

Location of Bangka Island

            


















          Bangka Island is located next to the East coast of South Sumatra , bordering the South China Sea to the north , east and Belitung Island in the Java Sea in the south of 1 ° 20' - 7 3 ° south latitude and 105 ° - 107 ° east longitude extending from Northwest to Southeast along the ± 180 km . The island consists of swamp , fen , hills and dense jungle hilltop there , whereas in the mangrove swamps there . Bangka island swamp land is not so different from the swamp on the island of Sumatra , while the beaches privilege compared to other regions are sloping beaches with white sandy expanse of granite decorated. Bangka Regency has an area of ​​± 2950.68 km ² , with a population of 2003 as many as 217 545 people. Bangka district boundaries are as follows :

    The north bordering the Natuna Sea
    East by the Natuna Sea and the Strait of Gaspar
    The south by the City of Niagara Pinang and Central Bangka
    West borders with the West Bangka Regency , Bangka Strait and the Gulf of fenugreek

Flora and Fauna

          In Bangka Belitung grow various kinds of quality wood is traded outside the region such as: Wooden Meranti, Ramin, Mambalong, Mandaru, Bulin and Kerengas. Other forest plants are: Kapok, Jelutung, Pulai, Gelam, Meranti swamp, Mentagor, Mahang, Mangrove and others. Other forest products is a natural byproduct mainly honey and rattan. Bangka Belitung famous honey with honey pahit.Fauna in Bangka Belitung had more in common with the fauna in the Riau Islands and Peninsular Malaysia than in Sumatra. Some types of animals that can be found in the islands of the Pacific Islands include: deer, monkey, monkey, monkey, Boar, Tringgiling, Weasel, Eagle, Chicken Forest, Lemur Mouse Deer, Snake manifold and Lizard.

Beauty of Bangka Island