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Indonesian Reef Protection

CODE OF CONDUCT INDONESIAN REEF

FOR DIVERS PROTECTION

Indonesia has been proactive in ensuring to ensure that Marine Park regulations
the longevity of its coral reefs and the such as no fishing, no anchoring etc
earliest Indonesian Marine Protected are being adhered to, to support local
Areas such as the Bunaken Marine Park communities and to fund clean up and
and Komodo Marine Protected Area are coral reef conservations projects.
thriving today. The Government has rolled
out its Marine protected areas to include When diving in an Indonesian MPA
Nusa Penida, Raja Ampat and other areas be sure to familiarize yourself with the
across the archipelago. When diving in codes of conduct which apply. These
an MPA there is often a tagging system may include (but are not limited to: Not
in place which requires those entering wearing gloves, no touching, chasing or
the park to purchase a Marine Park harassing marine life, staying a certain
pass. Prices vary according to the region distance away from certain species,
and passes can be daily, per trip or per regulations relating to contact with the
calendar year – check with your chosen reef and to using underwater strobes).
operator for up to date prices. Please consider that regulations are in
place for the sole purpose of ensuring the
The funds raised through MPA tag health and longevity of these special areas
initiatives are used to fund marine patrols for future generations to enjoy.

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