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We are lucky enough to share our planet with over 8 million other species.
Find out how La Galigo engages in Marine Conservation to keep our planet special.
As a member of Green Fins, La Galigo is committed to promoting eco-friendly diving practices. Green Fins is an internationally recognized initiative that works to protect coral reefs by encouraging responsible tourism. We actively follow environmental guidelines that minimize our impact on marine ecosystems, ensuring that we preserve Indonesia’s waters for future generations.
Conservation and biodiversity within Indonesia are imperative to the survival of the local people and the marine ecosystem. Both Raja Ampat & Komodo are Protected National Parks managed by Marine Protected Area networks, which are shifting the employment of the local populations away from unsustainable fishing, and towards sustainable ecotourism.
By diving with La Galigo, you are directly supporting the conservation and biodiversity of the local ecosystem and the sustainable development of the local peoples in both Raja Ampat & Komodo. A percentage of your booking with us goes directly to the causes highlighted below.
If you wish to make an individual donation to any of the organisations, please let one of us know when you confirm your booking. Email us at info@LaGaligoLiveaboard.com
In Komodo, La Galigo has closely with local organisations such as D.O.C.K (Dive Operators Community Komodo) & the WWF. These efforts have included consulting for the benefit of discovering how better the local population can be more involved in Eco-Tourism and making it a more sustainable option moving forwards. We are also very active in promoting better and safer diving practices throughout the park.
Komodo has seen a sharp rise in tourism since 2015, and this may well be attributed to the fact that it is home to the worlds largest lizard, the Komodo Dragon, and also its abundant Manta Ray Population.
In Raja Ampat, La Galigo has teamed up with Misool Foundation to support them with their regular patrols targeting illegal fishing vessels, actively promoting recycling, and ongoing mutual efforts to preserve the flora & fauna throughout the area by promoting best practices. La Galigo has also been actively involved with Conservation International, in joint efforts to eradicate the invasive and destructive Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster planci).
Raja Ampat is home to some of the world’s most spectacular diverse species both above and below the water, and rose top prominence when it was discovered to be the Global Epicentre of Marine Biodiversity.
How would you like to name your own Manta Ray? If you managed to grab a photo of a Mantas unique underbelly patterns on your trip with us, it is entirely possible.
Manta Matcher is the first global online manta ray database, managing manta ray sightings and identifications worldwide. Any diver or snorkeler with a camera can take and upload a manta identification photo.
Manta Matcher promotes collaborations, as scientists can now examine if populations are shared between neighbouring countries, examine regional and long-distance movements, and examine the lifespans of manta rays. You can contribute to or support the movement by uploading your Manta photo or even adopting a Manta.
Checkout the video link titled “Guardians of Raja Ampat” by Blue Sphere Media.
This brilliant piece of work outlines the development of conservation and sustainability in the regency and the role that ecotourism has played thus far.