#Status of Coral Reefs 2002 - International Coral Reef Action Network

Status of Southeast Asia Coral Reefs
WHS
UJUNG KULON, INDONESIA – WORLD HERITAGE SITE
This world heritage area is located in the extreme southwest tip of Java on the
Indonesian Sunda Shelf. It includes the Ujung Kulon peninsula and several offshore
islands, and it encompasses the natural reserve of Krakatoa. Ujong Kulon is the last
stronghold of the rare Javan rhinoceros and is home to a variety of other endangered
animals and plants. In addition to its terrestrial beauty and geological interest, the
park contains an array of diverse and threatened coastal habitats.
In February 1992, the Ujung Kulon National Park complex and the Krakatoa Nature
Reserve were declared a World Heritage Site under the authority of the Minister of
Forestry. The terrestrial area of the park encompasses 76,214ha (Krakatoa Nature
Reserve: 2,500ha) and the marine component contains 44,337ha. The coastal areas
of the park include coral islands and their associated fringing reefs to the north, sand
dune formations and areas of raised coral reef to the south, and the exposed west
coast boasts extensive coral reefs and spectacular volcanic formations. The coral
reef environments of the Ujung Kulon coast rank among the richest in Indonesia.
Management in the park is focused primarily on the terrestrial environment. The
coastal environments, however, are under threat from siltation due to deforestation
activities, oil pollution from passing tankers and overfishing. The managing bodies
aim to strengthen coastal management by improving the capabilities of the guard
force by provision of equipment such as radio communication and coastal patrol
boats and implementing a buffer zone to reduce the effects of siltation.
Ecological Monitoring: No information received.
Socio-economic Monitoring: No information received.
Coral reefs are 10% the natural resources.
Ecological Monitoring is unknown.
Socio-economic Monitoring is unknown.
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