The coral triangle, a 6 millionsquare kilometer expanse of land and sea encompassing the waters of indonesia. All of them committed to protecting the coral triangle. The biodiversity and natural productivity of the coral triangle are under threat from poor marine management primarily from the coastal development, and overfishing and destructive fishing, lack of political will, poverty, a high market demand and local disregard for. Jul 24, 2012 more important than its size is what the book includes. Indonesia, malaysia, papua new guinea, philippines, solomon islands and timorleste, and is the place with the greatest marine biodiversity in the world. Coral triangle adventures raja ampat trip report 20190707 20190707 anett szaszi 0 comments raja ampat is one of the most beautiful island chains in southeast asia. Published in association with wwfmalaysia, this important book describes the uniqueness of the coral triangle regions marine biodiversity, its conservation. Explore the richest marine environment on earth with the best liveaboard cruises, dive resorts and luxury retreats in the region. The coral triangle is a 272page book that showcases the faces, places and wildlife that make this region truly remarkable, as well as a fragile wonder that must. Total area of ocean within the ct is 549,223,129 ha of which 81,868,214 ha is coastal shelf 0200m deep total coastline of the ct is 2,636 km 82,416 miles total area of coral reefs in the ct represents 30% of the worlds coral reefs. Scleractinian corals were identified using the books of corals of the world veron 2000. The coral triangle sits at a crossroads of rapidly expanding populations, economic growth and international trade. Philippines located at the apex of the coral triangle, the philippines is an integral part of this global center of marine biodiversity. Named for its staggering number of corals nearly 600 different species of reefbuilding corals alone, the region nurtures six of the worlds seven marine.
Jul 31, 2017 unlike some other coralrich areas like the great barrier reef, the coral triangle isnt a household name. Follow the footsteps of the traders who used to take the spice route in the past, to the maluku islands. Photography in the coral triangle by jurgen freund posted by stella chiufreund in biodiversity, coral reefs, coral triangle, marine conservation, photography, scuba diving, turtles, uncategorized on september 5, 2010. The coral triangle is the planets richest centre of marine life and coral diversity, with over 6,000 species of fish, 76% of the worlds coral species, and an aweinspiring array of wildlife. The book gives a bigpicture overview of threats and solutions and upclose and personal experiences from the ground and the. Snorkeling adventures in the coral triangle coral triangle. The coral triangle is a 272page book that showcases the people, places, and marine ecosystems that make this region truly remarkable. The stunning images gives the reader a taste of its amazing biodiversity and the breathtaking seascapes one can encounter. The coral triangle is an important economic area, the nature sustains the lives of more than 120 million people here. Marine life and natural history of the coral triangle. Exceptionally picturesque, triton bay offers outstanding zodiac cruising through scenic tropical waters and scenery of spellbinding natural beauty. Triton bay lies within the heart of the coral triangle, a global centre of marine biodiversity. The coral triangle is a tropical maritime area located in the pacific, in the convergence of southeast asia and oceania. Indonesia, papua new guinea, philippines, malaysia, timorleste and.
Indonesia, papua new guinea, philippines, malaysia, timorleste and solomon islands. Total area of ocean within the ct is 549,223,129 ha of which 81,868,214 ha is coastal shelf 0200m deep total coastline of the ct is 2,636 km 82,416 miles total area of coral reefs in the ct represents 30% of the worlds coral reefs the ct comprises just over 1. The realization that the deities of photography are actually going to be here in fiji, capturing the essence of paradise and the hidden gem of the south pacific, hasnt yet set. The book includes over 400 stunning photographs documenting life and death, from the color and abundance of fish life and magnificent animals amidst rich coral reefs, to the systematic.
Welcome to the knowledge network, the social networking site of the coral triangle knowledge network. Coral triangle adventures cta was born from a passion for the marine environment and a desire to share that with fellow snorkelers. The ponant expedition team has created a 15day expedition cruise aboard le bellot, discovering the natural marvels of indonesia and papua new guinea departing from darwin, set sail for an exceptional trip into the heart of remote regions of wild beauty. The coral triangle provides feeding, breeding, and. The coral triangle is home to 363 million people, 141 million of whom live within 30 km 19 miles of a coral reef. They were photographed without the use of special traps and chemicals hazardous to the coral reef and its inhabitants. For this reason, and to raise awareness about the importance of natural ecosystems, an economic value has been estimated for the worlds coral reefs. In early 2020 i joined the coral adventurer on its voyage to the rajah ampat and the spice islands. On the other side of the globe the caribbean sea can boast only 61 species. Nudibranchs or sea slugs occur throughout the worlds oceans and are present in many marine habitats. The far southwestern pacific and the indonesianphilippines region. Stretching across six countries in southeast asia and the pacific indonesia, philippines, malaysia, papua new guinea, solomon islands and timor leste, the area has 76% of all known coral species in the world and is home to 37% of the worlds total. New book provides ultimate guide to coral triangles reef fish.
The following update of species list was further standardized with the. It faces many threats, yet even though its habitats are fragile and show signs of breaking under the pressures exerted by humans, there is reason for hope. Photo expedition in the coral triangle wwf coral triangle blog. The coral triangle, the area between the pacific and indian oceans, is one of the greatest centres of biodiversity on earth. The region encompasses a full 30 percent of the worlds coral and has the highest diversity of corals and fishes in the world. Oct 28, 2011 the coral triangle is a 272page book that showcases the people, places, and marine ecosystems that make this region truly remarkable. The greatest diversity of species is found in the indopacific tropics with a concentration of species within the coral triangle ct, encompassing the waters of six southeast asian countries.
The coral triangle is also home to some 363 million people and encompasses economic zones in which each. Marine life and natural history of the coral triangle the famed coral triangle is a geographical term used to describe the region that possesses the worlds highest levels of marine biodiversity coral triangle seascapes coral triangle seacapes is a celebration of the astounding variety of life beneath the waves of tropical southeast asia. By comparison, australias great barrier reef hosts fewer than 500 coral species. Unfortunately, climate change and human activities have taken a heavy toll on the countrys coral reefs, mangrove forests, and endangered species, threatening.
The coral triangle is the richest of them all and could be the first to go. Within the coral triangle it is relatively easy to find areas harbouring more than 605 species of hard coral the building blocks of marine biodiversity. Often compared to the amazon, the coral triangle is one of the worlds richest areas of marine life. It also provides information on the rich cultures and some of the threats and challenges the member countries are facing. Unlike some other coralrich areas like the great barrier reef, the coral triangle isnt a household name. The world of tropical fishes is infinitely rich and colorful, especially in the center of world biodiversity the coral triangle. The coral triangle, the rajah ampat and wayag island. Travel book your ecoadventure in the coral triangle with our select travel partners.
Mar 18, 2020 the coral triangle is the planets richest centre of marine life and coral diversity, with over 6,000 species of fish, 76% of the worlds coral species, and an aweinspiring array of wildlife. The coral triangle has more coral reef fish diversity than anywhere else in the world, writes the world wildlife federation. Apr 23, 2015 the coral triangle, the area between the pacific and indian oceans, is one of the greatest centres of biodiversity on earth. About the book the world of tropical fishes is infinitely rich and colorful, especially in the center of world biodiversity the coral triangle. The coral triangle is a 276page book that showcases the faces, places and wildlife that make this region truly remarkable, as well as a fragile wonder that must be conserved. The coral triangle book was published with an ambition to raise awareness about this important and unique ecological region and to highlight some significant conservation efforts. Within the coral triangle, highest richness resides in the birds head peninsula of indonesian papua, which hosts 574 species, with individual reefs supporting up to 280 species ha. Natural wonders and cultures of the coral triangle ponant. The coral triangle initiative is a partnership of 6 countries working together to sustain the worlds. The coral triangle is not an exact spot, it is a huge region in the western pacific ocean. Diving hotspots such as sipadan in malaysia, the derawan islands in east kalimantan, indonesia, and tubbataha reefs national marine park in the philippines, form part of an essential marine ecosystem. The coral triangle is an area encompassing almost 4 million square miles of ocean and coastal waters in southeast asia and the pacific surrounding indonesia, malaysia, papua new guinea, the philippines, timor leste, and the solomon islands.
The stunning images gives the reader a taste of its amazing biodiversity. Mar 24, 20 this has got to be the 50th time ive pinched myself since speaking to stella and jurgen about a month ago. Designed as a field guide, the 146page book catalogs over 1,000 species extant in the waters of six southeast asian countries. Unfortunately, its always easier to justify the worth of something especially if its an animal or a plant if we assign it a monetary value. The coral triangle book detail midpoint book sales. Coral triangle seacapes is a celebration of the astounding variety of life beneath the waves of tropical southeast asia snorkelers guide to marine life of the philippines the 7107 islands of the philippines define the northern portion of the coral triangle, a region that possess the highest levels of marine biodiversity. More important than its size is what the book includes.
Published in association with wwfmalaysia, this important book describes the uniqueness of the coral triangle regions marine biodiversity, its conservation importance and the stories, successes and struggles of the drive to maintain its rich biodiversity. The coral triangle by ken kassem 9781909612228 booktopia. Lee and ethan have put together truly awesome trips. Indonesia, papua new guinea, philippines, malaysia. An introduction to the coral triangle scuba diver life. The coral triangle is a 6 million km 2 expanse of land and sea encompassing the waters of indonesia, malaysia, the philippines, papua new guinea, solomon islands, and timorleste. Reef fishes of the coral triangle nhbs field guides. Coral triangle adventures travel the coral triangle. Certain neighbouring countries, including australia and fiji, contain rich coral biodiversity as well, but with somewhat lower numbers.
Resources from the area directly sustain more than million people living. This is the worlds epicenter of marine diversity, home to extraordinary wildlife and large human communities, and a critical economic resource. This book is a field guide, an assistant for the identification of nudibranchs species in the region. Named for its staggering number of corals nearly 600 different species of. The 10 winners of the book prize will have 10 days to respond to claim their prize after they have been notified by the contest organizers, otherwise their prize will be forfeited.
The coral triangle encompasses portions of 2 biogeographic regions. The coral triangle is often called as the amazon of the oceans. It is a region that encompasses the waters of six southeast asian countries. Published in association with wwfmalaysia, this important book describes the uniqueness of the coral triangle regions marine biodiversity, its conservation importance and the stories, successes and struggles of the drive to maintain its rich marine life. Home books nudibranchs of the coral triangle this book is a field guide, an assistant for the identification of nudibranchs species in the region. Three things to know about the coral triangle, the oceans. The coral triangle is defined by marine zones containing at least 500 species of reefbuilding coralthe darkest area that is roughly triangular in shape shown in the map above. Spatial analyses of coral distributions at species level delineate the coral triangle and provide new insights into patterns of diversity and endemism around the globe. Widodo ramono is a key advisor to the coral triangle center on biodiversity and natural resource management. We depart for a xodiac cruise among the islands in the channel between the mainland and mauwara island.
It includes the waters of indonesia, malaysia, the philippines, papua new guinea, timor leste and solomon islands. Indonesia, papua new guinea, philippines, malaysia, timorleste and solomon. Reef id books have released their guide to nudibranchs of the coral triangle. But its importance to southeast asia and the worlds oceans cant be downplayed. Scientists are predicting the demise of most of the worlds coral reefs by as early as 2050. The realization that the deities of photography are actually going to be here in fiji, capturing the essence of paradise and. Resources from the area directly sustain more than million people living here. If we compared this area to any landbased region, the coral triangle could be thought of as. The coral triangle initiative on coral reefs, fisheries, and food security cticff, also shortly known as the coral triangle initiative cti, is a multilateral partnership of six countries indonesia, malaysia, philippines, papua new guinea, solomon islands, timorleste working together to sustain extraordinary marine and coastal resources by addressing crucial issues. Published by adb and the world wide fund for nature wwf, the book documents an 18month expedition by awardwinning photographer jurgen freund and stellachiu freund. Coral triangle adventures was created from our love of snorkeling, our passion for the marine environment, and our desire to share that with fellow snorkelers. He began his career with the indonesia department of forestry in 1969 as the district head for nature conservation in bogorjakarta. The coral triangle is a marine area located in the western pacific ocean.
Reef id books releases coral triangle nudibranch guide. Reef fishes of the coral triangle presents more than 1400 species of reef and coastal fish that can be found and photographed in depths and regions accessible to recreational diving. He now makes his home in the philippines where he designs and guides educationalbased snorkel tours throughout the coral triangle. They will need to provide their full mailing address. About the coral triangle the coral triangle is a marine region that spans those parts of indonesia, malaysia, papua new guinea, the philippines, the solomon islands and timorleste with at least 500 species of reefbuilding corals. This is the hub of discussions and interactions about the coral triangle, where you can join groups depending on your geographical location pacific or southeast asia or your expertise or interest coral reefs, aquatic resources, coastal resources, or climate change. Our snorkeling tours take place primarily in the coral triangle, and are designed to provide you with a unique, educational, comfortable, safe, and exciting snorkeling experience. The 10 winners of the coral triangle book will receive the book via post. Deep sea basins, shallow continental shelves and warm, shallow waters support the largest concentration of coral reefs in the world, along with their abundance of marine life.