Another sea park found in Karimata

Another sea park found in Karimata

PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: The clear water and diversity of
coral reef ecosystems around the Karimata islands in West
Kalimantan could match those at Bunaken sea park in North
Sulawesi, an official said.

Bunaken has long been known as a prominent tourist destination
for scuba diving and snorkeling because of its beautiful waters.

Karimata boasts a similar diversity in fish and coral reefs as
in Bunaken, said Budi Suriansyah from the West Kalimantan branch
of the Natural Resources Conservation Office (KSDA).

Karimata is also blessed with coral reefs surrounded by three
atolls, which makes it an attractive location for diving, even
during the monsoon season.

Budi regretted, however, that the local administration and
business community had not made efforts to explore the tourism
potential of the area. -- Antara