Bunaken National Park

unaken National Park is very representative of Indonesian tropical water ecosystems, consisting of the plain sea grass, coral reefs and terrestrial / coastal.

Park covers an area north of the islands of Bunaken, Manado Tua, Montehage, Siladen, Nain and Nain Kecil, Tanjung Pisok and part of the coastal area. Some South Park covers part of the Tanjung Kelapa coast.

On land, these islands are rich in palm species, Sagu, Woka, Silar and coconut. Among the species that live on land and beaches are black crested macaques (Macaca nigra nigra), Timor deer (Cervus timorensis Russa) and wear Couscous (Ailurops ursinus ursinus).

The mangrove forests of the park contains, among other things, Rhizophora sp. Sonneratia sp. Lumnitzera sp., And SP Bruguiera. This forest is rich in bird species of crabs, lobsters, shellfish and sea, such as gulls, herons, pigeons of the sea, and storks.

The algal species found here include Caulerpa sp. Halimeda spp. And Padina spp. While the dominant grass, especially on the chin and Monte Nain islands are Thalassia hemprichii, and acoroides Enhallus Thalassodendron ciliatum.

Thirteen species of coral have been recorded in the waters of the park, dominated by the blurring of coral reefs and coral reef. An interesting feature is the 25-50 meter vertical coral wall, which is inhabited by 13 kinds of corals.

About 91 species of fish living in waters of the park, among them being the emperor angel (Pomacanthus imperator), almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana), identified the hippocampus (Hippocampus Kuda) Yellowstripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira), four Saddle Rock Cod (Ephinephelus spilotoceps) basslet reddish (Pseudanthias hypselosoma), two-lined monocle bream (Scolopsis bilineatus), etc., and shellfish species, such as large clam (Tridacna gigas), a horned helmet (Cassis cornuta), pearly nautilus rooms (Nautilus pompillius) and ascidians.

There are five islands in the park where visitors can enjoy diving, snorkeling and sea excursions.

Cultural destinations outside the park, including years of Manado in July and January Menulude Manado.

Best time of year to visit: May to August.

How to reach the park: The park can be reached from Manado port, the Nusantara Diving Centre (NDC) Marina Molas sub-district, and Blue Banter Marina. The port of Manado by boat to the island of Siladen takes 20 minutes to Bunaken Island, 30 minutes to Monte Chin island, 50 minutes, and Nain island, 60 minutes. From Blue Banter Marina on the way to the recreation area at Bunaken takes 10 to 15 minutes in the car cabin. Port NDC dive sites off Bunaken takes 20 minutes by speed boat.

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