Derawan, Sangalaki, Maratua and Kakaban are smallIslandsat the East Coast of Indonesia Borneo Island, a tourist attraction for diving, snorkeling and sea lovers. TheseIslandsare intriguing wealth of ecological treasures that survived deep in the Sea. The Coral reefs and Hodge Manta’s fly among the Divers and Snorkeling. Discover a virtual mosaic of Fish and Turtles between the Fascinating Coral Reefs.

Derawan Archipelago is the third on the list of world class diving destinations afterYap, andPalauIslandatMicronesia. The coral reef biodiversity is the second highest (507 species of hard corals) inIndonesiaand after the Raja Ampat and the third in the world where is clearly listed on the world diving map. In addition, they are nominated as one of the Tentative World Heritage List by UNESCO (Natural Criteria).

The Derawan Islands (Indonesian: Kepulauan Derawan) are in the province of East Kalimantan in Indonesia. They include Derawan, Sangalaki, Kakaban, Maratua, Panjang, and Samama Island and submerged reefs and islets. They are located in the Sulawesi Sea, on the coastal shelf of East Kalimantan (2°17′N – 118°13′E).

Located in a biodiversity hotspot, the Derawan Islands feature 872 species of reef fishes, 507 species of coral, and invertebrates, including protected species (5 giants clam species, 2 sea turtles, coconut crab, etc). Some of the islands harbor the heavily turtle eggs and yet the largest green turtle nesting site in Indonesia.

There are two inhabited islands, namely Derawan (1 village of 1,259 people) and Maratua (4 villages of 2,704 people). Fishing is an important income-generating activity for the community. There are 3 dive resorts on Derawan Islands , while more additional resorts or facilities are in the planning process.

Since 2011, some diving club has helped WWF to save the coral reefs of Derawan Island.

Today, Visitor Can Help :

• Campaigne do not consumed egg turtle or trowed the garbaige’s to the ocean 
• Campaigne sustainable tourism development
• Used the local transportations, local homestay, its help the local population economic at Derawan