Tropical oceanic currents move warm and low salinity water from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean, making for a unique,

highly diverse and dynamic marineenvironment stretching over 160km along the coast of Borneo, Indonesia, an area of almost

300,000 hectares was declared a marine protected area comprising of tropical islands with vibrant coral reefs, offering

magnificent underwater landscapesand a critical protein supply for people across Indonesia, Malaysiaand the Philippines.

 

As one of the most biologically rich and intact marine ecosystems in all of Indonesia,this region is a top priority for marine

conservationand is presently under threatfrom illegal fishing,wildlife poaching, pollution, and unregulated tourism.

Global conservation is the only international NGO focused on protecting this marine ecosystem.

Come with us and discover the Derawan Archipelago. This Indo-Pacific treasure is the largest habitat for sea turtles in all of Asia. 

Let us show you the beauty, the threats of this intact marine ecosystem.

It really is a war in nature.