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Komodo National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Komodo National Park is located in Indonesia, in the area of the Lesser Sunda Islands, in the border region between the provinces of Nusa Tenggara Timur and Nusa Tenggara Barat. The national park was founded in 1980, at first only in order to protect the Komodo Dragon. The islands of the national park are of volcanic origin. www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Komodo_National_Park   (192 words)

Komodo National Park Indonesia's Komodo National Park Indonesia's is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, and it is also the third largest Asian country with a population of almost 200 million. The Komodo National Park in Eastern Indonesia is comprised of three small islands containing hundreds of unique and endemic species of flora and fauna, including the world famous Komodo Dragons, the largest land-dwelling reptiles in the world. The park is situated in a transitional ecological zone between Australia and asia and is populated with wildlife from both continents (Hitchcock, p. www.american.edu /projects/mandala/TED/komodo.htm   (1440 words)

Fauna on Komodo National Park, Indonesia The Komodo dragon is top predator in its environment and all animals in the park are potential prey of the Komodo dragon. There are about 3.300 Komodo dragons in the park and in Flores. Komodo dragons live in one of the driest area in Indonesia, where there are few permanent water sources. www.komodotour.com /fauna.htm   (895 words)

Destructive fishing methods in and around Komodo National Park Interviews and surveys in and around Komodo National Park (KNP) have resulted in the description of eight different categories of destructive fishing, which are described below. Other sources say that a lot of cyanide fishing for grouper and wrasse also took place around the coral reefs north of the National Park. Fishermen from the area between Komodo and Labuan Bajo are reported to have used cyanide also to catch fish for local consumption, although this method has apparently not been used in the area for year. www.spc.org.nc /Coastfish/News/lrf/2/6Pet.htm   (2980 words)

Komodo National Park About Komodo Dragons There have been eight recorded instances of attacks on humans since Komodo has become a national park, almost all of which occurred on Rinca. The Komodo is a stealth predator, which lies motionless and camoflouged alongside game trails for the unwary, which tend to be the very young, the old and the infirm. In an attack, the Komodo lunges at its victim with blinding speed and clasps it with the serrated teeth of the jaw. www.komodo-gateway.org /facts.html   (1109 words)

Komodo National Park Overview Komodo National Park (750 sq km or ~500 sq mi), a World Heritage Site, is home to the famous Komodo dragon, the world's largest lizard. Park rangers on Komodo lead "dragon walks" so visitors can view the reptiles in their natural habitat. International conservation organizations and the local government administer the park to preserve its extraordinary reefs from destructive fishing practices. indonesia.siamdivers.com /sites/komodo-overview.htm   (684 words)

Komodo Dragons and Komodo National Park , Indonesia. Are working with the Komodo National Park Managment and are also vital for the park, its management, and the preservation of the Komodo World Heritage Area. There are presently some 2,300 inhabitants living within the Komodo National Park, spread out over 3 settlements (Komodo, Rinca and Kerora). Indonesia declared the area a National Park in 1980, and in 1992 Komodo was declared a World Heritage Site. www.divekomodo.com /komodo.html   (785 words)

L.L.Bean: Park Search - Komodo National Park The national park covers 185,185 acres, which protects the entire range of the lizard on the small islands of Komodo, Padar, Rinca, and Gili Motong. More than 150 species of birds have been identified in Komodo park, many of which are migratory. Komodo Island, in the Lesser Sundas Islands, is one of the most famous wildlife areas in Indonesia, thanks to the enormous Komodo dragon, the world’s largest reptile. www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/1869llt.htm   (298 words)

Combating destructive fishing practices in Komodo National Park The objective of the park management is 'To protect the demersal and sedentary marine life forms of Komodo National Park, their ecosystems and their habitats, and to maintain the natural population and community structures of these life forms'. Unfortunately, National Park staff are not allowed to patrol outside the park under their present leadership, but fortunately the local police has recently obtained 'water police' status, which means they can and should react immediately to any report of illegal activity in the waters of Komodo District. The most heavily affected areas inside the park are found in areas bordering the bufferzone in the north-eastern region of the park, namely the reefs off north-east Komodo, north Padar and north and east Rinca. www.sidsnet.org /pacific/spc/coastfish/news/lrf/4/Pet.htm   (6000 words)

An economic analysis of the spawning aggregation function in Komodo National Park, Indonesia Komodo National Park (KNP) is widely recognised as an exceptional storehouse of both terrestrial and marine biodiversity with global significance. The park currently generates about USD 60,000 annually in direct gate revenues from diving and dragon-watching tourists, although this 'recreation benefit' will likely increase substantially as the number of visitors increases and as gate fees are increased to match those in marine parks elsewhere in the region. The goal of park authorities is to conserve and sustainably use the biodiversity assets of KNP through establishing a set of mechanisms and systems to help ensure effective long-term park management. www.spc.org.nc /Coastfish/News/LRF/9/LRF9-04-Ruitenbeck.htm   (1843 words)

UNEP-WCMC Protected Areas Programme - Komodo National Park The mainland components of the park lie in the rugged coastal areas of western Flores, where surface fresh water is more abundant than on the islands of Komodo, Rinca and Padar. CONSERVATION VALUE The park is of special importance for the conservation of most of the world population of the Komodo monitor. Komodo, the largest island, has a topography dominated by a range of rounded hills oriented along a north-south axis at an elevation of 500 to 600m. sea.unep-wcmc.org /sites/wh/komodo.html   (2306 words)

Komodo island, Komodo Marine Park, Komodo Dragons, Scuba Diving Around Komodo Island Indonesia Komodo National Park is a unique marine sanctuary created by strong currents and upwellings that transport nutrient-rich waters throughout the park supporting a cornucopia of bio diversity. The Komodo National Park is one of the world's most diverse and interesting marine and wildlife parks with a total land area of 75,000 hectares. The Komodo National Park is home to a rare diversity of animals, including a population of the world's largest lizard, the famous Komodo Dragons (Varanus komodoensis). www.kararu.com /komodo   (704 words)

Dive Sites in Komodo Amongst the boulders are some of the largest reef fishes residing in the Park such as gigantic potato cod and malabar grouper. Batu Bolong is a tiny rocky outcropping in the strait between Tatawa Kecil and Komodo Island. This dive is usually has better vis during the NW monsoon along with most of the parks other southern sites. www.komodonationalpark.org /dive_sites.htm   (4852 words)

The Nature Conservancy in Indonesia - Indonesia :: Asia Pacific Postcards from the Field :: Komodo National Park The mooring buoys, which are needed througout Komodo National Park, are also being installed by the Conservancy in other Indonesian National Parks. Komodo National Park has claimed it's rightful place among UNESCO's World Heritage Sites and truly is one of the world's Last Great Places. The park is home to some of the world's richest biodiversity in the sea and on land and is one of The Nature Conservancy's top priorities Indonesia. nature.org /wherewework/asiapacific/indonesia/features/art7778.html   (531 words)

Bjarne Mollwitz Heltved National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro () (1995) UNESCO Serra da Capivara National Park () (1991) UNESCO Chaco Culture National Historic Park (Kultur) (1987) UNESCO www.mollwitz.hjem.wanadoo.dk   (2967 words)

Reefseekers.net - Komodo National Park The National park of Komodo is one of two National heritage sites in Indonesia and was set up in 1980 to protect the unique species the Komodo Dragon, it is run by the Director General of Forest Conservation and Nature Conservation (PHPA). The park now encompasses the surrounding waters which are home to one of the richest fish faunas in the world. Also involved in the Park in the US based non profit organization The Nature Conservancy (TNC) they are assisting the Parks authorities with the development of the marine component of the Park's 25 year management plan. www.reefseekers.net /komodo.html   (152 words)

ipedia.com: Komodo Dragon Article In order to protect the Komodo Dragon, in 1980 the Komodo National Park was founded. The Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is the largest lizard in the world, growing to a length of 3 metres and weighing between 80 and 140 kg. There are around 6,000 living Komodo Dragons, restricted to a few small islands in Indonesia, including the islands of Komodo (1,700), Rinca (1,300), Gili Motang (100) and Flores (maybe 2,000). www.ipedia.com /komodo_dragon.html   (364 words)

Exploring Komodo Island National Park with Dr. Gerald Allen Link to Beneath the Dragon's Realm - Exploring Komodo National Park The fate of Komodo (and other Indonesian reefs) is really in the hands of the people, and their education process must foster awareness of the very special character of Komodo's marine life and the need to nurture it for future generations. The park's marine resources deserve protection as much as the more well-known dragons, and the world scientific community recognizes this fact, especially after the publication of the results of the first survey. www.islandream.com /komodo/komodo02.htm   (2821 words)

DTE 57 / May 2003: Controversy over fatal shootings in Komodo National Park The Komodo National Park was established in 1980 originally to protect the famous Komodo dragon and its habitat. According to the Komodo National Park Bureau's version of events, the men were suspected of hunting illegally on Komodo island. On the night of November 9th 2002, security personnel at the Komodo National Park in East Nusa Tenggara province, approached a small group of boats suspected of illegal fishing activities. dte.gn.apc.org /57Kom.htm   (2043 words)

People on Komodo National Park However, the people of Komodo village are thought to have settled there less than 100 years ago. Most people who live in the park are fishermen, but there are also merchants and teachers. There is a story that the settler of Komodo village were exiles from Bima. www.komodotour.com /people_on_komodo.htm   (184 words)

Komodo National Park Although the park is known mainly for the main island of Komodo, Komodo National Park encompasses two other major islands, Rinca and Padar, not to mention numerous small island, altogether combining to 603 square kilometres of land. Komodo National Park Komodo National Park is located 200 nautical miles to the east of Bali. (See below for maps of the Komodo National Park) The wilderness environment and landscape of Komodo National Park has been and still is influenced by its location on the Ring of Fire. www.radessays.com /viewpaper/53089/Komodo_National_Park.html   (281 words)

WALHI - Komodo National Park: Conservation for Whom? Komodo National Park lies between Sumbawa and Flores Island in Nusa Tenggara. Since the Komodo National Park was established, ten people have been killed and three others remain missing. The Nature Conservancy and Park authorities consistently describe community development programs as a success in their reports to the government and international donors. www.eng.walhi.or.id /kampanye/hutan/konservasi/komodonp_cs   (465 words)

Ecotourism - Komodo National Park, Indonesia Komodo National Park encompasses 603 square kilometers of land and 1,214 square kilometers of marine waters. Komodo National Park’s tourism facilities at Loh Liang and Loh Buaya provide rustic accommodations that serve as an excellent base for exploration of this World Heritage Site. Exploration of the National Park may be led by English speaking park rangers. nature.org /aboutus/travel/ecotourism/travel/art7196.html   (441 words)

Coralrealm - Diving in the Realm of the Dragon - Komodo National Park Komodo National Park has become one of the hottest dive locations in the world. Yet it is the prolific marine environments that surround the park that have captured the attention of scientists and divers worldwide. The islands that make up the park were formed by ancient volcanic activity making them rugged, arrid, and inhospitable to flora and fauna. www.coralrealm.com /diving/komodo/komododragon.asp   (401 words)

Komodo National Park Komodo Island Lying 200 nautical miles east of Bali, Komodo National Park nestles between the large islands of Sumbawa and Flores, all of which are part of Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands (Nusa Tenggara on current maps). Indonesia decreed the area a national park in 1980, and in 1992 Komodo was declared a World Heritage Site. The official website of The Komodo National Park: www.komodonationalpark.org www.komodo-gateway.org   (236 words)

Komodo National Park Komodo Watch The official website of The Komodo National Park: www.komodonationalpark.org This event helped crystallize a realization that West Flores and the Komodo National Park required an on-going involvement on our part to foster and expand on the initiatives begun. Special thanks to Paul Boleng, the head of the Labuanbajo branch of The Komodo Foundation for his energetic leadership of the event, and to Muriel Ydo of the Bali Clean-up committee for her invaluable advice on its organization. www.komodo-gateway.org /May2001.html   (440 words)

Ask A GeoGeek In 1980 Komodo National Park was created to save the Komodo dragons along with other natural inhabitants of the island. Komodo is famous for its reptile inhabitants, the Komodo dragons. The island of Komodo is located in the western portion of Indonesia in the Pacific Ocean. geography.berkeley.edu /BUGs/GeoGeeks/GeoGeekQA.html   (4932 words)

The Nature Conservancy in Indonesia - Komodo National Park Although famous for its unique land-dwelling Komodo dragons, Komodo National Park features one of the world's most biologically diverse marine environments. Download the Komodo National Park Fact Sheet(.pdf, 219 kb) Established as a national park in 1980 and declared a World Heritage Site, the park still faces threats such as overfishing, tourism growth, pollution, and destructive fishing practices. nature.org /wherewework/asiapacific/indonesia/work/art5124.html   (174 words)

WHC Report of the Bureau, 24-29 June 1996 Simen National Park (Ethiopia) The Centre and IUCN have received a report on a Field Study on the flora and fauna of the Simen Mountains prepared by the University of Berne (Switzerland). Galapagos National Park (Ecuador) The Bureau considered the report of the mission led by the Chairman of the World Heritage Committee (1-11 June 1996) to examine the situation of the Galapagos Islands and to formulate recommendations to improve the situation. Plitvice Lakes National Park (Croatia) Following an endorsement by the last session of the World Heritage Committee, a multinational rapid assessment mission was organized by the Centre and the Croatian authorities from 5 to 9 May 1996. whc.unesco.org /archive/repbur96.htm   (15509 words)

Komodo National Park - National Parks International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk Komodo National Park nestles between the large islands of Sumbawa and Flores, all of which are part... Komodo National Park : The Dragons of Komodo Komodo National Park - National Parks International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk www.dooyoo.co.uk /national-parks-international/komodo-national-park   (195 words)

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