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Area VI Fam Islands MPA

Total Area

356,936.90 Hectares

Year of Establishment

Year 2021

Surveillance Post

Mioskor Post

Fam Islands is bordered by Area III Dampier Strait MPA and was declared a protected area by the communities in 2017, which was then reserved by the governor in the same year. Since 2010, the Fam Islands have gradually developed into one of the more popular destinations in Raja Ampat, thanks to the clusters of karst in Pyainemo-part of Raja Ampat's Geopark.

Types of coral reefs in the Fam Islands ranged from fringing reefs to coral patches on slopes and drop-offs, making it an important habitat for many reef fish, pelagics, two species of turtles, manta rays, and some whales and dolphins.

The Raja Ampat MPAs Management Authority, in partnership with NGOs, has developed alternative livelihood initiatives for communities in the three villages through coconut-based products such as natural soap, lotion, massage oil, and virgin coconut oil, and the mangrove-based ecoprint initiative.

Zoning Area

  • Core Zone20,805.65 Hectares
  • Limited Use Zone335,960.54 Hectares
  • Other Zone170.71 Hectares

The zoning figures on this page follow the latest area GeoJSON.

Indigenous Community

The majority of communities in Pam, Saukabu, and Saupapir Villages are part of the Betew Tribe.

Area Map

Click the map below to view the detailed zoning divisions within Area VI Fam Islands.

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Zoning and Activities Guideline

This MPA is managed through a zoning system to maintain ecosystem balance.

Zone DescriptionDivingSnorkelingFishingAnchoring

Core Zone

Part of the Raja Ampat MPAs with specific location, condition, and potential as spawning, feeding grounds, as well as fish migration lanes.

Limited Use Zone

Part of the Raja Ampat MPAs with specific locations, conditions, and potential prioritise sustainable tourism, utilisation of other environmental services, as well as research and education.

Other Zone

Part of the area managed under the official zoning outside the core and limited use zones.

Subject to Rules

• The use of Jet Skis or other motorized water vehicles is prohibited.

• Use mooring buoys. Anchoring is allowed only when necessary and must follow the Code of Conduct.

• Tourists may only fish with the explicit permission of the Traditional Head (Kepala Adat).