Bunaken national park: has long been world renowned as being at the epicentre of the worlds marine biodiversity. The “Keep Bunaken Special” campaign has been started in an attempt to keep it that way, amidst increasing pressure on the local environment, due to increased tourism and development in nearby Manado.
We hope the September 25th Beach and Reef Cleanup will be the first successful event of many to come.
The coming together of eight dive centers from the area as well kids from the local schools, marks the start of what we hope will be a very bright future for this precious yet fragile ecosystem.
“ Keep Bunaken Special” The REEFsponsibles have joined together with some concerned dive resorts in and around Bunaken Island. Bunaken is home to more then 2000 species of coral fish. It has been recognised as a marvel to scientists and marine biologists for many years now. Since being established as a national park in 1991, many great initiatives have been introduced to protect the local marine environment and some have been a big success.
The principle idea behind the campaign is to highlight the increasing stresses being placed on the local environment and to develop an appreciation for it, before it’s too late.
The beach and reef cleanup held on international cleanup day was a huge success, bringing so many people in the local community together for one very valid cause.
We would like to thank everyone involved and invite everybody to check out www.keepbunakenspecial.com
Here you can find all the latest updates and upcoming events being held to Keep Bunaken Special.
Happy Diving Everyone.
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