Bunaken National Marine Park, established in 1991, is one of Indonesia's first marine parks and a top destination for snorkelers, divers, and underwater photographers. Centrally located in what is called the Coral Triangle, an area known for its biodiversity, Bunaken NMP is home to more then 390 species of coral as well as many fish, mollusc and marine mammal species.
The Bunaken National Marine Park primarily consists of the waters surrounding five primary islands - Manado Tua Island, Bunaken Island, Siladen Island, Mantehage Island, and the Naen Island. It boasts of more than 70 dive sites, including amazing vertical walls.
Because of its significance as a marine habitat, both governmental and non-governmental organizations (national and international) work together to maintain a strong conservation program for its coral reefs and mangroves in the Bunaken area. This very rich coral ecosystem, which covers most of Bunaken National Marine Park, is dominated by fringing reef and barrier reef corals. The park is also abundant in different species of reptiles, birds, and mangrove species.
Thousands of divers come from around the world every year to explore the Bunaken National Marine Park, hoping to snap a picture of an eagle ray, giant clam or maybe even a black-tip shark. The waters around Bunaken Island are so clear that even snorkelers can enjoy a glimpse of the amazing underwater life from the water's surface.
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