Cipto Aji Gunawan - Marine Eco Tourism Development Consultant - PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Master Instructor and Course Director - Underwater Photo - Video Production & Training.... "Serving the Diving Industry since 1992"

Do You Know?

Coral Reef
• covers less than 1% of the sea bottom.
• nursery ground to 25% of marine species.
• home to nearly 33% of all known fish species.
• contain biological compound including anti cancer, anti HIV agent and antibiotics
• act as coastal barrier protecting island and coastal community.
• one square meter of coral reef protect up to US$ 47,000 of property value.
• single square of coral reef can generate nearly three million dollars in tourism revenue yearly.

Coral Reef in Peril
• in 1992, estimated 10% coral reef has been destroyed beyond recovery
• in 2000, estimated 25% are dead
• forecast are that most coral reef will be gone in 30-50 years
• 58% of coral reef is in immediate risk of destruction from human activities

What Kills the Coral Reef
• global warming, ozone depletion
• over fishing
• destructive fishing method, blast fishing, cyanide fishing
• coral mining
• sea pollution by oil and chemical leakage
• coral for souvenir
• deforestation, mining, erosion and sedimentation
• irresponsible agricultural activities and sewage discharge
• major coastal development and habitat destruction
• irresponsible tourism

Indonesia is the Centre of Marine Biodiversity and Coral Reef of the World

• only 6,2% coral reef in this country consider in very good condition
• about 70% of the people live in the coastal area, and about 40 million people depend their live to the potential of coral reef. Indonesia will face economic, environment and cultural disaster if we fail to save the coral reef.
• coral reef degradation is at alarming rate while most people has no idea what is going on

There’s only one solution !!! ACT NOW before it’s too late. Join Community Effort to Protect the Coral Reef, Stop Pollution, Stop Destructive Fishing, and Support Environment Protection Action

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